Sydney to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 4 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.

Sydney ADT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Nova Scotia, Canada
Fri, Oct 16
ADTUTC-3
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7-4h
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4:22 PM in Sydney, Friday, October 16, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Los Angeles conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Los Angeles switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -4h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -3h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -4h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -5h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -4h

Distance

Sydney and Los Angeles are 5,001 km (3,107 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 4 hours behind Sydney.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Does the time difference between Sydney and Los Angeles change?

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