PST to ACST Time Converter

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

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
18:34:41
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Adelaide · Australian Central Standard Time
11:04:41
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+9:30 · UTC+09:30

Convert a specific time

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

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
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

When can PST and ACST meet?

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PST
ACST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Los Angeles (PST). 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 16:00–18:00 PST (08:30–10:30 ACST).

Hour-by-hour PST to ACST conversion table

PST time (Los Angeles)ACST time (Adelaide)Status
00:00 Tue16:30 TueACST working
01:00 Tue17:30 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue18:30 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue19:30 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue20:30 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue21:30 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue22:30 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue23:30 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue00:30 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue01:30 WedPST working
10:00 Tue02:30 WedPST working
11:00 Tue03:30 WedPST working
12:00 Tue04:30 WedPST working
13:00 Tue05:30 WedPST working
14:00 Tue06:30 WedPST working
15:00 Tue07:30 WedPST working
16:00 Tue08:30 WedPST working
17:00 Tue09:30 WedACST working
18:00 Tue10:30 WedACST working
19:00 Tue11:30 WedACST working
20:00 Tue12:30 WedACST working
21:00 Tue13:30 WedACST working
22:00 Tue14:30 WedACST working
23:00 Tue15:30 WedACST working

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

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
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

Sun today in Los Angeles and Adelaide

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:46
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 51m
Adelaide
Sunrise
07:02
Sunset
17:24
Solar noon
12:13
Daylight
10h 22m

Related converters

ACST to PST (reverse)PST to ESTPST to GMTPST to UTCPST to CETPST to ISTEST to ACSTGMT to ACSTUTC to ACSTCET to ACSTIST to ACST
Looking for local time? See time in Los Angeles or time in Adelaide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and ACST right now?+
ACST (Australian Central Standard Time) is currently 16h 30m ahead PST (Pacific Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PST or ACST observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. ACST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and ACST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 16:00–18:00 PST (08:30–10:30 ACST).
What time is it in Adelaide when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Los Angeles (PST), it is 04:30 Wed in Adelaide (ACST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and ACST?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" in the IANA database. ACST maps to "Australia/Adelaide". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Adelaide?+
Whether Los Angeles (PST) is ahead of or behind Adelaide (ACST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ACST is 16h 30m ahead PST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PST and ACST?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) and ACST is UTC+09:30 (GMT+9:30). 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 PST and ACST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between PST and ACST is 16:00–18:00 PST.