Convert Sydney Time to San Francisco
Time in Sydney is 18 hours ahead
Quick time conversions: Sydney → San Francisco
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
A 1:00 PM start in Sydney means 7:00 PM for your contact in San Francisco.(-1 day)
Is 7:00 PM a good time to call San Francisco from Sydney?—1:00 AM
11:00 AMin Sydney→5:00 PMin San Francisco(-1 day)
When Sydney clocks show 6:00 AM, San Francisco reads 12:00 PM.(-1 day)
4:00 PMin Sydney→10:00 PMin San Francisco(-1 day)
If I call at 5:00 PM from Sydney, what time is it in San Francisco?—11:00 PM(-1 day)
3:00 PMin Sydney→9:00 PMin San Francisco(-1 day)
Sydney ↔ San Francisco
2h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)· Showing core hours (08:00–18:00)
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Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sydney to San Francisco time difference?
There is a 18 hours gap between Sydney and San Francisco. Sydney runs on Australia/Sydney and San Francisco on America/Los_Angeles.
Why is scheduling between Sydney and San Francisco difficult?
The 18 hours gap means when Sydney is in core hours, San Francisco is not, and vice versa. Most teams use async or rotating off-hour calls.
Do I need to worry about DST when scheduling between Sydney and San Francisco?
Neither Sydney nor San Francisco has a DST transition this week. The 18 hours gap remains consistent.
What time does San Francisco show when Sydney hits midday?
Sydney at noon — that's 6:00 PM in San Francisco at the exact same instant.
How do I find out what time it is in San Francisco from Sydney?
Use the interactive slider above. Drag it to any Sydney hour and all locations update instantly. Or type "3pm" / "15:00" in the search bar.
Which upcoming holidays affect Sydney–San Francisco coordination?
Melbourne Cup falls on November 3 in Sydney. If you have meetings around that date, confirm availability in advance.
What time zones do Sydney and San Francisco use?
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney timezone. San Francisco is in America/Los_Angeles. The difference is 18 hours.
What time is a 9 AM Sydney meeting in San Francisco?
9:00 AM in Sydney = 3:00 PM in San Francisco. That's within standard working hours in San Francisco.