Time difference between San Francisco and Sydney
San Francisco is 17h behind Sydney. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between −19h and −17h during the year.
San Francisco
United States
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Sydney
Australia
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When the working days overlap
A 9-to-5 day in each city overlaps for 1h. That is 16:00–17:00 in San Francisco, which is 09:00–10:00 in Sydney.
Time zones compared
| City | Time zone | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco · United States | America/Los_Angeles | UTC−7 |
| Sydney · Australia | Australia/Sydney | UTC+10 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between San Francisco and Sydney?
- San Francisco is 17h behind Sydney. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between −19h and −17h during the year.
- Does the time difference between San Francisco and Sydney change during the year?
- Yes. Because of daylight saving time the gap moves between −19h and −17h.
- When is the best time to call Sydney from San Francisco?
- Between 16:00 and 17:00 in San Francisco, which is 09:00 to 10:00 in Sydney.