Sydney to Lake Charles time converter

Lake Charles is 16 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Lake Charles.

Sydney AEDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Lake Charles CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Tue, Oct 20
AEDTUTC+11
Lake Charles
Louisiana, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Lake Charles conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Lake Charles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Lake Charles switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -16h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -15h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -16h

Distance

Sydney and Lake Charles are 14,031 km (8,718 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Lake Charles?

Lake Charles is 16 hours behind Sydney.

What time is it in Lake Charles when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Lake Charles.

When is the best time to call Lake Charles from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Lake Charles).

Does the time difference between Sydney and Lake Charles change?

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