AWST to PST Time Converter

Convert Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 15 hours behind.

Perth · Australian Western Standard Time
20:27:35
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
05:27:35
Monday, May 11, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: AWST (Perth)
To: PST (Los Angeles)
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Daylight Saving status right now

AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
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

Heads up: PST observes DST while AWST does not. The 15-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can AWST and PST meet?

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PST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Perth (AWST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–09:00 AWST (17:00–18:00 PST).

Hour-by-hour AWST to PST conversion table

AWST time (Perth)PST time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Mon09:00 SunPST working
01:00 Mon10:00 SunPST working
02:00 Mon11:00 SunPST working
03:00 Mon12:00 SunPST working
04:00 Mon13:00 SunPST working
05:00 Mon14:00 SunPST working
06:00 Mon15:00 SunPST working
07:00 Mon16:00 SunPST working
08:00 Mon17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon18:00 SunAWST working
10:00 Mon19:00 SunAWST working
11:00 Mon20:00 SunAWST working
12:00 Mon21:00 SunAWST working
13:00 Mon22:00 SunAWST working
14:00 Mon23:00 SunAWST working
15:00 Mon00:00 MonAWST working
16:00 Mon01:00 MonAWST working
17:00 Mon02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon08:00 MonOff-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 Western Standard Time (AWST)
IANA identifier
Australia/Perth
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
Perth
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 Perth and Los Angeles

Perth
Sunrise
06:56
Sunset
17:32
Solar noon
12:14
Daylight
10h 36m
Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:45
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 49m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AWST and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is currently 15 hours behind AWST (Australian Western Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does AWST or PST observe daylight saving time?+
AWST: does not observe daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AWST and PST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–09:00 AWST (17:00–18:00 PST).
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in Perth?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Perth (AWST), it is 21:00 Sun in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AWST and PST?+
AWST maps to "Australia/Perth" 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 Perth ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether Perth (AWST) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PST is 15 hours behind AWST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for AWST and PST?+
AWST is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) 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 AWST and PST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between AWST and PST is 08:00–09:00 AWST.