San Francisco to Sydney Time Converter
Convert San Francisco to Sydney instantly.
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San Francisco
PST
1:31
Sydney
AEST
6:31
San Francisco is on daylight savings (PDT), while Sydney is on standard time (AEST) right now.
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How the San Francisco to Sydney time difference works
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco. San Francisco (PST) is a city in United States. Sydney (AEST) is a city in Australia. For example, 9:00 AM San Francisco is 2:00 AM Sydney. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
17 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
San Francisco offset
UTC-8
Sydney offset
UTC+10
San Francisco to Sydney conversion chart
| San Francisco (PST) | Sydney (AEST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
San Francisco (PST)
Santa BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfieldSanta Ana
Sydney (AEST)
CanberraAustralian Eastern Time
San Francisco to Sydney questions
Is Sydney ahead of or behind San Francisco?
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco. So 9:00 AM San Francisco is 2:00 AM Sydney, and 5:00 PM San Francisco is 10:00 AM Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it is 12:00 PM San Francisco?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) San Francisco in San Francisco, it is 5:00 AM Sydney in Sydney.
How many hours difference is there between San Francisco and Sydney?
There is a 17 hours difference. Sydney (AEST) runs 17 hours ahead of San Francisco (PST).
Do San Francisco and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Both San Francisco and Sydney observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap briefly shifts by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between San Francisco and Sydney?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in San Francisco and Sydney does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use San Francisco and Sydney?
San Francisco (PST) covers cities such as Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Santa Ana. Sydney (AEST) covers cities such as Canberra, Australian Eastern Time.