PST to AEST Time Converter

Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 17 hours ahead.

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
13:55:25
Sunday, May 10, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Sydney · Australian Eastern Standard Time
06:55:25
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00

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From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: AEST (Sydney)
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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
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-10-04
Offset shift
UTC+10:00 → UTC+11:00

When can PST and AEST meet?

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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.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 16:00–16:00 PST (09:00–09:00 AEST).

Hour-by-hour PST to AEST conversion table

PST time (Los Angeles)AEST time (Sydney)Status
00:00 Sun17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sun20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sun21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sun22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun02:00 MonPST working
10:00 Sun03:00 MonPST working
11:00 Sun04:00 MonPST working
12:00 Sun05:00 MonPST working
13:00 Sun06:00 MonPST working
14:00 Sun07:00 MonPST working
15:00 Sun08:00 MonPST working
16:00 Sun09:00 MonBoth at work
17:00 Sun10:00 MonAEST working
18:00 Sun11:00 MonAEST working
19:00 Sun12:00 MonAEST working
20:00 Sun13:00 MonAEST working
21:00 Sun14:00 MonAEST working
22:00 Sun15:00 MonAEST working
23:00 Sun16:00 MonAEST 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 Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
IANA identifier
Australia/Sydney
Current UTC offset
UTC+10:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+10
Major cities in this zone
SydneyMelbourneCanberra

Sun today in Los Angeles and Sydney

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
19:44
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 48m
Sydney
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
17:07
Solar noon
11:52
Daylight
10h 29m

Related converters

AEST to PST (reverse)PST to ESTPST to GMTPST to UTCPST to CETPST to ISTEST to AESTGMT to AESTUTC to AESTCET to AESTIST to AEST
Looking for local time? See time in Los Angeles or time in Sydney.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and AEST right now?+
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is currently 17 hours 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 AEST observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. AEST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and AEST?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 PST (09:00–09:00 AEST), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Sydney when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Los Angeles (PST), it is 05:00 Mon in Sydney (AEST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and AEST?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" in the IANA database. AEST maps to "Australia/Sydney". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Sydney?+
Whether Los Angeles (PST) is ahead of or behind Sydney (AEST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AEST is 17 hours 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 AEST?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) and AEST is UTC+10:00 (GMT+10). 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 AEST?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 PST.