Time Difference: San Francisco vs Sydney
San Francisco
6:43:49 AM PST
Friday, November 13, 2026
19h
19h
Sydney
1:43:49 AM AEDT
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Sydney is 19 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Quick Reference
- San Francisco
- PST (GMT-8)
PDT starts on Mar 14, 2027
- Sydney
- AEDT (GMT+11)
AEST starts on Apr 3, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between San Francisco and Sydney?
- Sydney is 19 hours ahead of San Francisco.
- When is the best time to call from San Francisco to Sydney?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. San Francisco uses PST and Sydney uses AEDT.