Los Angeles to Sydney: 2026 Time Difference & Best Meeting Times
Planning a call between Los Angeles (United States, PST/PDT, UTC-8/-7) and Sydney (Australia, AEST/AEDT, UTC+10/+11)? Below is a live clock for both cities, a real-time offset calculation, and the best meeting window -- all computed in your browser using IANA time zone data so DST is always correct.DST alert: Los Angeles switches clocks (DST starts 2nd Sunday in March, ends 1st Sunday in November). Sydney switches clocks (AEDT starts 1st Sunday in October, ends 1st Sunday in April). The time gap shifts by 1 hour during transitions. Re-check this page when seasons change.
Scheduling meetings between Los Angeles and Sydney in 2026
Early PT (7-8am) catches Europe afternoon; late PT (5-7pm) catches Asia morning next day. Morning AEST (7-9am) catches US West Coast afternoon; afternoon catches Asia morning.
For recurring meetings, remember that both Los Angeles and Sydney observe daylight saving but may switch on different dates. A time that works in summer can drift by an hour in winter. ZonePlan recalculates every visit, so re-open this page (or the meeting planner) at the start of each season to confirm your standing slot still works.
Need to add a third or fourth city? The interactive meeting planner lets you stack as many locations as your team has and finds the overlap across all of them at once. Your city list is saved locally for next time.
About Los Angeles time zone
Los Angeles uses the PST/PDT time zone (UTC-8/-7). Silicon Valley & Hollywood; heavy tech remote culture, async-first common. Daylight saving: DST starts 2nd Sunday in March, ends 1st Sunday in November.
About Sydney time zone
Sydney uses the AEST/AEDT time zone (UTC+10/+11). Australia's largest tech hub; strong APAC timezone bridge. Daylight saving: AEDT starts 1st Sunday in October, ends 1st Sunday in April.
Frequently Asked Questions: Los Angeles to Sydney
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney in 2026?
The time gap between Los Angeles (PST/PDT, UTC-8/-7) and Sydney (AEST/AEDT, UTC+10/+11) varies with daylight saving. The live clock above always shows the current difference using IANA time zone data. Los Angeles observes DST: DST starts 2nd Sunday in March, ends 1st Sunday in November. Sydney observes DST: AEDT starts 1st Sunday in October, ends 1st Sunday in April.
When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Sydney?
Check the live hourly conversion table above. Because the offset shifts with DST, always look at the table (which uses today's date) rather than memorizing a fixed number. The green rows highlight when Sydney is in working hours (9am-5pm).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Sydney?
The best meeting window is shown in the green banner above, calculated live for today's date. Early PT (7-8am) catches Europe afternoon; late PT (5-7pm) catches Asia morning next day. When planning recurring meetings, re-check this page at the start of each season since DST transitions can shift the overlap by an hour.
Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Los Angeles (PST/PDT) observes daylight saving. DST starts 2nd Sunday in March, ends 1st Sunday in November. During DST the UTC offset is -7; during standard time it is UTC-8.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sydney (AEST/AEDT) observes daylight saving. AEDT starts 1st Sunday in October, ends 1st Sunday in April. During DST the UTC offset is +11; during standard time it is UTC+10.
How does remote work culture differ between Los Angeles and Sydney?
Silicon Valley & Hollywood; heavy tech remote culture, async-first common. Meanwhile, Australia's largest tech hub; strong APAC timezone bridge. Understanding both work cultures helps pick meeting times that respect each side's norms.
Can I add more cities to the Los Angeles-Sydney comparison?
Yes. Use the interactive meeting planner to add as many cities as your team needs. It finds the overlap window across all cities at once and saves your list locally.
Why does the time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney change during the year?
When one city observes DST and the other does not, or when they switch on different dates, the gap shrinks or grows by one hour. Both cities observe DST but may switch on different dates, causing temporary mismatch. This page recalculates live so you always see the correct gap.