Sydney to San Francisco Time Converter
San Francisco is 19 hours behind Sydney right now. 9:00 AM in Sydney is 2:00 PM in San Francisco (the day before).
Time now: Sydney and San Francisco
San Francisco is 19 hours behind Sydney right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 19 hours at some times of the year and 17 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Sydney and San Francisco are about 11,948 km (7,424 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11:00) and San Francisco is on PST (UTC-08:00).
Sydney to San Francisco conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Sydney | San Francisco |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Sydney and San Francisco
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sydney = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM San Francisco
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Sydney and San Francisco change?
Yes. Right now San Francisco is 19 hours behind Sydney. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. San Francisco is 18 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 19 hours before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. San Francisco is 17 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 18 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. San Francisco is 18 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 17 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. San Francisco is 19 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 18 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Sydney is 2:00 PM (previous day) to 11:00 PM (previous day) in San Francisco.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in San Francisco is 4:00 AM (next day) to 1:00 PM (next day) in Sydney.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 19 hours behind Sydney right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 19 hours at some times of the year and 17 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Sydney to San Francisco?
Subtract 19 hours from the Sydney time to get the San Francisco time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Sydney is 2:00 PM in San Francisco (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in San Francisco?
It is 4:19 PM in San Francisco on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 11:19 AM in Sydney.
Does the time difference between Sydney and San Francisco change during the year?
Yes. Right now San Francisco is 19 hours behind Sydney. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. San Francisco is 18 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 19 hours before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. San Francisco is 17 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 18 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. San Francisco is 18 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 17 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. San Francisco is 19 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 18 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Sydney and San Francisco?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sydney = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM San Francisco. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.