United States
Australia
Los Angeles to Sydney Time Difference
Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Los Angeles vs Sydney — At a Glance
Los Angeles to Sydney — Hour-by-Hour
About Los Angeles and Sydney
Los Angeles (population: 3.9M) is known for Hollywood, the entertainment industry, Silicon Beach tech startups, and Pacific trade. Sydney (population: 5.3M) is known for the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Australia's financial center, and surfing culture.
Business Hours Overlap
The 18-hour gap means Los Angeles and Sydney have almost no standard-hours overlap. Early morning calls from Los Angeles or late evening calls from Sydney are the most practical options.
Calling Between Cities
With 18 hours between Los Angeles (+1) and Sydney (+61), finding a mutually convenient calling time is tricky. Consider scheduling calls in advance rather than calling spontaneously.
Currency
Los Angeles uses USD while Sydney uses AUD. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Los Angeles and Sydney share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Los Angeles and Sydney visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney?
Sydney, Australia is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles, United States. Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7) and Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney timezone (UTC+11).
When it's noon in Los Angeles, what time is it in Sydney?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 AM in Sydney.
What is the best time to call Sydney from Los Angeles?
The best time to call Sydney from Los Angeles is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 AM in Sydney. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Los Angeles for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Sydney use?
Sydney, Australia uses AUD. Los Angeles uses USD. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Sydney?
The primary language in Sydney is English. Los Angeles also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Sydney from Los Angeles?
To call Sydney from Los Angeles, dial your international access code followed by +61 and the local number. Los Angeles uses country code +1 and Sydney uses +61.
