PT to AEST Time Converter

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

Los Angeles · Pacific Time
23:07:20
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Sydney · Australian Eastern Standard Time
16:07:20
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00

Convert a specific time

From: PT (Los Angeles)
To: AEST (Sydney)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PT (Pacific 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 PT and AEST meet?

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AEST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Los Angeles (PT). 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 PT (09:00–09:00 AEST).

Hour-by-hour PT to AEST conversion table

PT time (Los Angeles)AEST time (Sydney)Status
00:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue02:00 WedPT working
10:00 Tue03:00 WedPT working
11:00 Tue04:00 WedPT working
12:00 Tue05:00 WedPT working
13:00 Tue06:00 WedPT working
14:00 Tue07:00 WedPT working
15:00 Tue08:00 WedPT working
16:00 Tue09:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Tue10:00 WedAEST working
18:00 Tue11:00 WedAEST working
19:00 Tue12:00 WedAEST working
20:00 Tue13:00 WedAEST working
21:00 Tue14:00 WedAEST working
22:00 Tue15:00 WedAEST working
23:00 Tue16:00 WedAEST 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 Time (PT)
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
05:55
Sunset
19:46
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 51m
Sydney
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
17:06
Solar noon
11:52
Daylight
10h 26m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PT and AEST right now?+
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is currently 17 hours ahead PT (Pacific Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PT or AEST observe daylight saving time?+
PT: observes daylight saving time. AEST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PT and AEST?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 PT (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 Tue in Los Angeles (PT), it is 05:00 Wed in Sydney (AEST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PT and AEST?+
PT 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 (PT) is ahead of or behind Sydney (AEST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AEST is 17 hours ahead PT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PT and AEST?+
PT 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 PT and AEST?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 PT.