Melbourne to PST
-18hMelbourne
AESTSOURCEPST
PSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEST and PST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and PST (Pacific Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
- •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
- •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
- •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
About Melbourne
WikipediaMelbourne operates on Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne shares business hours with Sydney and the ASX.
Melbourne was the capital of Australia from 1901 to 1927.
Melbourne vs PST: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Melbourne runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. That puts Melbourne 18 hours behind PST — a difference of -18h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Melbourne it is 3:00 PM in PST on the previous day. Midnight in Melbourne is 6:00 AM in PST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Melbourne to PST time conversion table
| Melbourne (AEST) | PST (PST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Melbourne to PST time
- Scheduling a call from Melbourne to PST: a 10:00 AM start in Melbourne lands at 4:00 PM in PST the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -18h gap: Melbourne and PST have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in PST is 3:00 PM in Melbourne.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Melbourne is 2:00 AM in PST makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -18h gap is not.
- With a -18h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Melbourne takes the early slot, the next week PST does.
- Melbourne: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -18h gap.
About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between Melbourne and PST
With a -18h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. PST opens at 9:00 AM PST, which is 3:00 PM in Melbourne, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Melbourne and PST have no shared working hours because of the -18h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Melbourne is 18 hours behind PST (AEST UTC+10:00 → PST UTC-08:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Melbourne
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
PST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
⚠ These locations are currently in different DST states, so the time difference may change when clocks adjust.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and PST?
Melbourne (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 18 hours behind PST (PST, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -18h.
How do I convert Melbourne time to PST time?
Add -18h to Melbourne local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Melbourne is 3:00 PM in PST (previous day).
What time is it in PST right now?
PST uses PST at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -18h offset from Melbourne.
What is the best time to call PST from Melbourne?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -18h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Melbourne, which is 7:00 PM in PST.
Which is behind, Melbourne or PST?
Melbourne is 18 hours behind PST. When it is 12:00 PM in Melbourne it is 6:00 PM in PST.
Do Melbourne and PST use different time zones?
Melbourne (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while PST uses PST at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Melbourne and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the Melbourne–PST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -18h offset between Melbourne and PST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Melbourne's time zone?
AEST also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
Which countries use AEST, Melbourne's zone?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Is there a day difference between Melbourne and PST?
Sometimes. The -18h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Melbourne already falls on the in PST.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and PST?
PST is -18h from Melbourne.
What timezone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne operates on Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne shares business hours with Sydney and the ASX.
What timezone is PST in?
PST operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Melbourne?
Standard business hours in Melbourne are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
Which countries use AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Does AEST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEST switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEST?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
Which cities are in the PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in Melbourne, what time is it in PST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Melbourne (AEST), it is -18h later in PST (PST).
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