Current local time in Perth, Australia
The live clock above shows the time in Perth. Perth is in the Australia/Perth time zone, UTC+8 right now (AWST).
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Region | Western Australia |
| Population | about 1.2 million |
| Coordinates | 31.95° S, 115.84° E |
| Time zone | Australia/Perth |
| Abbreviation | AWST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Perth doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (AWST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:19 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | 7:16 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| September equinox | 6:06 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:07 AM | 7:21 PM | 14 h 14 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Perth at about 12:25 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 17 minutes ahead of the sun, because Perth sits at 115.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Perth time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Perth |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind in Jan, 12 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind in Jan, 15 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | same time | |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Perth |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 2,133 km (1,325 mi) | 2.5 hours ahead |
| Kupang, Indonesia | 2,549 km (1,584 mi) | same time |
| Denpasar, Indonesia | 2,592 km (1,611 mi) | same time |
| Mataram, Indonesia | 2,599 km (1,615 mi) | same time |
| Raba, Indonesia | 2,631 km (1,635 mi) | same time |
| Banyuwangi, Indonesia | 2,646 km (1,644 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Singaraja, Indonesia | 2,652 km (1,648 mi) | same time |
| Jember, Indonesia | 2,654 km (1,649 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Australia
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Adelaide
- Newcastle
- Gold Coast
- Canberra
- Cranbourne
- Wollongong
- Geelong
- Cairns
- Townsville
Questions people ask
What time zone is Perth in?
Perth is in the Australia/Perth time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Perth have daylight saving time?
Perth doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (AWST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Perth when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Perth's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 17 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).