Sydney to San Diego Time Converter

Converting time between Sydney and San Diego is simple with our converter. San Diego is 17 hours behind Sydney.

🇦🇺Australia
17 hours behind
🇺🇸United States

Current Time in Sydney

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Daytime
17 hours behind
time difference

Current Time in San Diego

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Daytime
Time Zone
Sydney
UTC Offset
UTC-17
Distance
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Time Zone
Los Angeles

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San Diego is 17 hours behind of Sydney

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Common conversion times between Sydney and San Diego

🇦🇺Sydney Time
🇺🇸San Diego Time
12:00 AM5:00 PM
6:00 AM1:00 PM
9:00 AM4:00 PM
12:00 PM7:00 PM
3:00 PM10:00 PM
6:00 PM1:00 AM
9:00 PM2:00 PM

Understanding the Time Difference

The time difference between Sydney and San Diego is 17 hours. When it's noon in Sydney, it's -5:00 in San Diego. This 17-hour delay affects scheduling for calls, meetings, and travel plans.

Best Times for Meetings

Due to the significant time difference, standard business hours don't overlap between Sydney and San Diego. Consider early morning or late evening calls to accommodate both parties.

Business Hours Overlap

Standard business hours (9 AM - 5 PM) don't overlap between these cities. Flexible scheduling or adjusted work hours may be necessary for real-time collaboration.

Cultural Considerations

When planning meetings between Sydney and San Diego, consider local business hours and cultural preferences for meeting times.

Planning Your Schedule

When coordinating between Sydney and San Diego, remember to account for:

⏰ Time Factors

  • Daylight Saving Time changes which may affect the time difference
  • Peak traffic and commute times that might affect availability

🌍 Cultural Factors

  • Local holidays and observances in both cities
  • Cultural preferences for meeting times and communication styles