Sydney to San Diego time converter

San Diego is 18 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in San Diego.

Sydney AEDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

San Diego PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

Sydney to San Diego conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and San Diego switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -18h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -19h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -18h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -17h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -18h

Distance

Sydney and San Diego are 12,090 km (7,512 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and San Diego?

San Diego is 18 hours behind Sydney.

What time is it in San Diego when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in San Diego.

When is the best time to call San Diego from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and San Diego change?

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