PST to AWST Time Converter

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

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
23:51:00
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Perth · Australian Western Standard Time
14:51:00
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: AWST (Perth)
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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
AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

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 PST and AWST 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.
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 17:00–18:00 PST (08:00–09:00 AWST).

Hour-by-hour PST to AWST conversion table

PST time (Los Angeles)AWST time (Perth)Status
00:00 Tue15:00 TueAWST working
01:00 Tue16:00 TueAWST working
02:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue00:00 WedPST working
10:00 Tue01:00 WedPST working
11:00 Tue02:00 WedPST working
12:00 Tue03:00 WedPST working
13:00 Tue04:00 WedPST working
14:00 Tue05:00 WedPST working
15:00 Tue06:00 WedPST working
16:00 Tue07:00 WedPST working
17:00 Tue08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue09:00 WedAWST working
19:00 Tue10:00 WedAWST working
20:00 Tue11:00 WedAWST working
21:00 Tue12:00 WedAWST working
22:00 Tue13:00 WedAWST working
23:00 Tue14:00 WedAWST 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 Western Standard Time (AWST)
IANA identifier
Australia/Perth
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
Perth

Sun today in Los Angeles and Perth

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:46
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 51m
Perth
Sunrise
06:57
Sunset
17:30
Solar noon
12:14
Daylight
10h 33m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and AWST right now?+
AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) is currently 15 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 AWST observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. AWST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and AWST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 PST (08:00–09:00 AWST).
What time is it in Perth when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Los Angeles (PST), it is 03:00 Wed in Perth (AWST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and AWST?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" in the IANA database. AWST maps to "Australia/Perth". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Perth?+
Whether Los Angeles (PST) is ahead of or behind Perth (AWST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AWST is 15 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 AWST?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) and AWST is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8). 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 AWST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between PST and AWST is 17:00–18:00 PST.