Current time in Perth, Australia

Perth follows Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) and does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Note: Perth stays on the same time all year.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: AWST (UTC +8:00)
• Daylight Saving: Not observed
• UTC offset: +8 hours
• IANA zone: Australia/Perth

Time difference from Perth:

• Perth ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 2–3 hours ahead (depending on DST)
• Perth ↔ Melbourne: Melbourne is usually 2–3 hours ahead
• Perth ↔ Darwin: Darwin is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead
• Perth ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 4–5 hours ahead
• Perth ↔ London: London is usually 7–8 hours behind (depending on DST)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Perth use Daylight Saving Time?
No. Western Australia stays on AWST (UTC +8) all year.

What time zone is Perth in?
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST), UTC +8:00.

Is Perth the same time as Sydney?
No. Sydney is usually 2–3 hours ahead of Perth.