Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Brisbane

The time difference between Los Angeles and Brisbane is 18 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 06:00 in Brisbane. Los Angeles uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone (UTC-8), while Brisbane uses Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10).

Brisbane is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles — 18 hours
Los Angeles, United States
08:56:36
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-8 · PST
↔
Brisbane, Australia
02:56:36
Sunday, November 8, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST

Time Zone Details: Los Angeles vs Brisbane

Detail Los Angeles Brisbane
Time Zone IDAmerica/Los_AngelesAustralia/Brisbane
UTC OffsetUTC-8UTC+10
AbbreviationPSTAEST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited StatesAustralia
RegionNorth AmericaOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 18 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Los Angeles and Brisbane. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Brisbane 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 Los Angeles time to Brisbane time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Los Angeles nor Brisbane is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Brisbane?

The time difference is 18 hours. Brisbane is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Los Angeles or Brisbane observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

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

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 Los Angeles time to Brisbane time?

Add 18 hours to Los Angeles time to get Brisbane 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.