Time Difference Between Canberra and Los Angeles

The time difference between Canberra and Los Angeles is 17 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Canberra, it is 19:00 in Los Angeles. Canberra uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10), while Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-7).

Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Canberra — 17 hours
Canberra, Australia
11:52:07
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST
Los Angeles, United States
18:52:07
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Canberra vs Los Angeles

Detail Canberra Los Angeles
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC OffsetUTC+10UTC-7
AbbreviationAESTPDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryAustraliaUnited States
RegionOceaniaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 17 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Canberra and Los Angeles. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Canberra or late evenings in Los Angeles tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Canberra time to Los Angeles time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Canberra Los Angeles
00:00 07:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 08:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 09:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 10:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 11:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 12:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 13:00 (-1 day)
07:00 14:00 (-1 day)
08:00 15:00 (-1 day)
09:00 16:00 (-1 day) Overlap
10:00 17:00 (-1 day)
11:00 18:00 (-1 day)
12:00 19:00 (-1 day)
13:00 20:00 (-1 day)
14:00 21:00 (-1 day)
15:00 22:00 (-1 day)
16:00 23:00 (-1 day)
17:00 00:00
18:00 01:00
19:00 02:00
20:00 03:00
21:00 04:00
22:00 05:00 Night
23:00 06:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time, while Canberra is on standard time. When Los Angeles switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Canberra and Los Angeles?

The time difference is 17 hours. Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Canberra.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Canberra to Los Angeles?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Canberra time to Los Angeles time?

Subtract 17 hours from Canberra time to get Los Angeles time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.