Time difference between Australia and United States: 14 hours
Australia is 14 hours ahead of United States
Difference by time zone
This country spans multiple time zones, so the summary above uses the main zone. The table below shows the difference for each zone.
| Australia — Time zone | United States — Time zone | Difference vs United States |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time (Sydney) | Eastern Time (New York) | +14 hours |
| Eastern Time (Sydney) | Central Time (Chicago) | +15 hours |
| Eastern Time (Sydney) | Mountain Time (Denver) | +16 hours |
| Eastern Time (Sydney) | Pacific Time (Los Angeles) | +17 hours |
| Eastern Time (Sydney) | Alaska Time | +18 hours |
| Eastern Time (Sydney) | Hawaii Time | +20 hours |
| Western Time (Perth) | Eastern Time (New York) | +12 hours |
| Western Time (Perth) | Central Time (Chicago) | +13 hours |
| Western Time (Perth) | Mountain Time (Denver) | +14 hours |
| Western Time (Perth) | Pacific Time (Los Angeles) | +15 hours |
| Western Time (Perth) | Alaska Time | +16 hours |
| Western Time (Perth) | Hawaii Time | +18 hours |
Best time for a call or meeting
Australia 07:00–12:00 = United States 17:00–22:00 Australia 21:00–22:00 = United States 07:00–08:00
Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).
Convert a specific time
Hour-by-hour conversion
| Australia | United States |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 10:00 |
| 01:00 | 11:00 |
| 02:00 | 12:00 |
| 03:00 | 13:00 |
| 04:00 | 14:00 |
| 05:00 | 15:00 |
| 06:00 | 16:00 |
| 07:00 | 17:00 |
| 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 09:00 | 19:00 |
| 10:00 | 20:00 |
| 11:00 | 21:00 |
| 12:00 | 22:00 |
| 13:00 | 23:00 |
| 14:00 | 00:00 |
| 15:00 | 01:00 |
| 16:00 | 02:00 |
| 17:00 | 03:00 |
| 18:00 | 04:00 |
| 19:00 | 05:00 |
| 20:00 | 06:00 |
| 21:00 | 07:00 |
| 22:00 | 08:00 |
| 23:00 | 09:00 |
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between Australia and United States?
Australia is 14 hours ahead of United States. When it is 12:00 noon in Australia, it is 22:00 (previous day) in United States.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
Yes. One or both places observe daylight saving time, so the difference changes with the season. This page shows the current difference.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
Australia 07:00–12:00 = United States 17:00–22:00 / Australia 21:00–22:00 = United States 07:00–08:00. Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).
How many time zones does Australia have?
This page covers 2 time zones in Australia, using Eastern Time (Sydney) as the reference. See the table above for each zone.
How many time zones does United States have?
This page covers 6 time zones in United States, using Eastern Time (New York) as the reference. See the table above for each zone.