Sydney to San Francisco Time Difference
🇦🇺 Sydney is currently 18 hours behind of 🇺🇸 San Francisco. This difference varies between 19h and 17h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-18h
Business overlap
3h
Distance
11,948 km
Approx. flight
14.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Sydney to San Francisco
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | 🇺🇸 San Francisco | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Sydney and San Francisco observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 19 hours behind and 17 hours behind throughout the year. Currently, Sydney is 18 hours behind relative to San Francisco.
Min difference
19h
Max difference
17h
Best Meeting Times
There are 3 overlapping business hours between Sydney and San Francisco (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇺 Sydney
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🇺🇸 San Francisco
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and San Francisco?
The time difference between Sydney and San Francisco is currently 18 hours behind. Sydney uses GMT+11 (UTC+11), while San Francisco uses PDT (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 19 hours behind to 17 hours behind.
When it's noon in Sydney, what time is it in San Francisco?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sydney, it is 6:00 PM in San Francisco. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Sydney and San Francisco change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 19 hours behind and 17 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Sydney and San Francisco?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in Sydney (which is 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San Francisco). This 3-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Sydney ahead or behind San Francisco?
Sydney is currently 18 hours ahead of San Francisco.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone, currently using GMT+11 (UTC+11). Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Sydney in San Francisco?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Sydney, it is 6:00 AM in San Francisco.