ACST to PST Time Converter

Convert Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 16h 30m behind.

Adelaide · Australian Central Standard Time
21:34:24
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+9:30 · UTC+09:30
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
05:04:24
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: ACST (Adelaide)
To: PST (Los Angeles)
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Daylight Saving status right now

ACST (Australian Central Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-10-04
Offset shift
UTC+09:30 → UTC+10:30
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00

When can ACST and PST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Adelaide (ACST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 ACST (16:30–16:30 PST).

Hour-by-hour ACST to PST conversion table

ACST time (Adelaide)PST time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Wed07:30 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed08:30 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed09:30 TuePST working
03:00 Wed10:30 TuePST working
04:00 Wed11:30 TuePST working
05:00 Wed12:30 TuePST working
06:00 Wed13:30 TuePST working
07:00 Wed14:30 TuePST working
08:00 Wed15:30 TuePST working
09:00 Wed16:30 TueBoth at work
10:00 Wed17:30 TueACST working
11:00 Wed18:30 TueACST working
12:00 Wed19:30 TueACST working
13:00 Wed20:30 TueACST working
14:00 Wed21:30 TueACST working
15:00 Wed22:30 TueACST working
16:00 Wed23:30 TueACST working
17:00 Wed00:30 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed01:30 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed02:30 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed03:30 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed04:30 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed05:30 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed06:30 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Australian Central Standard Time (ACST)
IANA identifier
Australia/Adelaide
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+9:30
Major cities in this zone
Adelaide
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego

Sun today in Adelaide and Los Angeles

Adelaide
Sunrise
07:02
Sunset
17:24
Solar noon
12:13
Daylight
10h 22m
Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
19:47
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 52m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in Adelaide or time in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between ACST and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is currently 16h 30m behind ACST (Australian Central Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does ACST or PST observe daylight saving time?+
ACST: observes daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between ACST and PST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 ACST (16:30–16:30 PST), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in Adelaide?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Adelaide (ACST), it is 19:30 Tue in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for ACST and PST?+
ACST maps to "Australia/Adelaide" in the IANA database. PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Adelaide ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether Adelaide (ACST) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PST is 16h 30m behind ACST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for ACST and PST?+
ACST is UTC+09:30 (GMT+9:30) and PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both ACST and PST?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 ACST.