Los Angeles (Pacific) to Sydney — Time Zone Converter
PT (UTC-7) → AEST (UTC+11). Sydney is 18 hours ahead relative to Los Angeles (Pacific) right now.
Los Angeles (Pacific)
Oct 7, 2026, 4:55 AM
Sydney
Oct 7, 2026, 10:55 PM
Need the reverse? Sydney to Los Angeles (Pacific) →
Sample times — PT to AEST
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About Los Angeles (Pacific) and SydneyLos Angeles (Pacific) vs Sydney time difference through 2026
The gap changes 4 times during 2026, because Los Angeles (Pacific) and Sydney switch to and from daylight saving time on different dates. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) PT AEST Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−8 UTC+11 Sydney is 19 hours ahead Mar 8 – Apr 4 UTC−7 UTC+11 Sydney is 18 hours ahead Apr 5 – Oct 3 UTC−7 UTC+10 Sydney is 17 hours ahead Oct 4 – Oct 31 UTC−7 UTC+11 Sydney is 18 hours ahead Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−8 UTC+11 Sydney is 19 hours ahead
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Los Angeles (Pacific) vs Sydney time difference through 2026
The gap changes 4 times during 2026, because Los Angeles (Pacific) and Sydney switch to and from daylight saving time on different dates. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | PT | AEST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−8 | UTC+11 | Sydney is 19 hours ahead |
| Mar 8 – Apr 4 | UTC−7 | UTC+11 | Sydney is 18 hours ahead |
| Apr 5 – Oct 3 | UTC−7 | UTC+10 | Sydney is 17 hours ahead |
| Oct 4 – Oct 31 | UTC−7 | UTC+11 | Sydney is 18 hours ahead |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−8 | UTC+11 | Sydney is 19 hours ahead |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Los Angeles to Sydney is 17 hours in the northern winter and 19 hours around the daylight saving crossover, one of the largest effective gaps between two major cities. Sydney sits a day ahead; a Los Angeles afternoon meets a Sydney morning.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles (Pacific) and Sydney?
Right now the offset is about 18 hours ahead (from PT to AEST). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect Los Angeles (Pacific) vs Sydney?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across the US West Coast and Australia?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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