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