Current local time in Perth, Australia
AWST · UTC+08:00 · Australian Western Standard Time
About Perth
Perth, Western Australia, Australia uses the Australian Western Standard Time time zone (Australia/Perth), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 1,896,548.
| Country: | Australia |
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| State / region: | Western Australia |
| Coordinates: | 31°57′S / 115°52′E |
| Population: | 1,896,548 |
| Currency: | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +61 |
Time zone in Perth
| IANA time zone: | Australia/Perth |
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| Time zone name: | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+08:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Australia: | 12 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Perth does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Perth today
| Sunrise: | 05:28 |
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| Sunset: | 18:33 |
| Solar noon: | 12:01 |
| Day length: | 13h 04m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:03 – 18:58 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (AWST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Perth
- London+7 hPerth is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hPerth is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hPerth is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Perth time
What time zone is Perth in?
Perth uses the IANA time zone Australia/Perth (Australian Western Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Perth observe daylight saving time?
Perth does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Perth and London?
Right now Perth is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Perth and New York?
Right now Perth is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.