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Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Sydney

Best overlap: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Sydney is 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.

Sydney and Los Angeles overlap from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Sydney) to the equivalent 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Los Angeles — that's your meeting window. With about 3 hours of overlap, there's comfortable room for a daily stand-up — 8:00 AM in Sydney / 3:00 PM in Los Angeles works well. Keep the date straight: Los Angeles is on the previous day versus Sydney, which can trip up Friday or Monday meetings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney?
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Los Angeles and Sydney?
The best time to meet is between 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, which corresponds to 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Sydney.
How many hours overlap between Los Angeles and Sydney during a typical workday?
There are about 3 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney?
Both Los Angeles and Sydney observe Daylight Saving Time. However, if their DST transition dates differ, the time difference may temporarily change during those periods.

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