Los Angeles Sydney Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Sydney?

Sydney is 17-19 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PT) while Sydney uses Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). When it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's typically 10:00 AM the next day in Sydney.

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but in opposite seasons. The difference ranges from 17-19 hours depending on the time of year.

Best Time to Call Sydney from Los Angeles

Best calling time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Los Angeles time. This corresponds to 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM in Sydney, catching Australian morning business hours.

Sydney and Los Angeles are both major Pacific Rim cities. Direct flights take about 15 hours. Both cities are centers for entertainment, tech, and finance.

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