Perth does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on AWST year-round.
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AWST · UTC+8
Perth Time Zone: AWST and UTC+8
Perth operates on AWST (UTC+8), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 8 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Australia/Perth.
Perth does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on AWST year-round. This means the time difference between Perth and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Perth, useful reference points: Perth is 8 hours ahead of London on GMT and 13 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Perth right now?
Perth follows AWST (UTC+8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Perth, updated every second.
What time zone is Perth in?
Perth is in AWST (UTC+8). The IANA timezone identifier is Australia/Perth.
Does Perth observe daylight saving time?
Perth does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on AWST year-round.
What is the time difference between Perth and London?
Perth (AWST, UTC+8) is 8 hours ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Perth and New York?
Perth (AWST, UTC+8) is 13 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..