Sydney to Santa Monica time converter

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

Sydney AEDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Santa Monica PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

Sydney to Santa Monica conversion table

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

SydneySanta Monica
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 Santa Monica).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica 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 Sydney and Santa Monica?

Santa Monica is 18 hours behind Sydney.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Santa Monica change?

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