Perth runs on UTC+8 (AWST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Perth and your time
Perth at a glance
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Region | Western Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Perth |
| Abbreviation now | AWST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2009 |
| Coordinates | 31.95° S, 115.86° E |
Time zone in Perth
The clocks in Perth follow Australia/Perth and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2009. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+8.
Australia uses 6 offsets, and the gap to the capital moves during the year: Canberra is 3 hours ahead of Perth in January and 2 hours ahead in July.
Clock changes in Perth, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Perth for 2026 or 2027.
Perth time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Perth, it is 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Canberra and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Because Perth keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Perth
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
In Perth, the days are longest around the December solstice (14 hours 15 minutes) and shortest around the June solstice (10 hours 3 minutes).
Daylight through the year in Perth
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:20 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:17 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:05 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:08 AM | 7:22 PM | 14 h 15 min |
Clock time and sun time in Perth
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Perth: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Cities near Perth
All the places listed below keep the same time as Perth.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandurah | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Australia
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Plan around the time in Perth
- Convert a time to or from Perth: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Perth to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Perth and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Perth in?
Perth uses the Australia/Perth time zone, which is UTC+8 (AWST) all year.
Does Perth use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Perth last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Perth and New York?
Perth is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Perth does not.
Is Perth on the same time as Canberra?
Not all year. Canberra is 3 hours ahead of Perth in January and 2 hours ahead in July.
How long is the longest day in Perth?
About 14 hours 15 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 3 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.