Santa Monica to Sydney time converter

Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Santa Monica. When it is 9:00 AM in Santa Monica, it is 3:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Sydney.

Santa Monica PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Sydney AEDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Santa Monica
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7
Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Wed, Oct 21
AEDTUTC+11+18h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Santa Monica to Sydney conversion table

Every hour of today in Santa Monica and the matching time in Sydney. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

Santa MonicaSydney
12:00 AM6:00 PM
1:00 AM7:00 PM
2:00 AM8:00 PM
3:00 AM9:00 PM
4:00 AM10:00 PM
5:00 AM11:00 PM
6:00 AM12:00 AM+1 day
7:00 AM1:00 AM+1 day
8:00 AM2:00 AM+1 day
9:00 AM3:00 AM+1 day
10:00 AM4:00 AM+1 day
11:00 AM5:00 AM+1 day
12:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
1:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM11:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM12:00 PM+1 day
7:00 PM1:00 PM+1 day
8:00 PM2:00 PM+1 day
9:00 PM3:00 PM+1 day
10:00 PM4:00 PM+1 day
11:00 PM5:00 PM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Santa Monica (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Sydney).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Santa Monica and Sydney switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +18h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +19h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027: +18h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027: +17h
  • Oct 2, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +18h

Distance

Santa Monica and Sydney are 12,052 km (7,489 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Santa Monica and Sydney?

Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Santa Monica.

What time is it in Sydney when it is 9 AM in Santa Monica?

When it is 9:00 AM in Santa Monica, it is 3:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Sydney.

When is the best time to call Sydney from Santa Monica?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Santa Monica (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Sydney).

Does the time difference between Santa Monica and Sydney change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.