Sydney to Perth
-2hSydney
AESTSOURCEPerth
AWSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEST and AWST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and AWST (Australian Western 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.
AWST – Australian Western Standard Time
UTC+08:00Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone for Western Australia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
- •AWST is the same offset as China Standard Time and Singapore Time.
About Sydney
WikipediaSydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
Sydney is one of the first major cities to welcome the New Year.
About Perth
WikipediaPerth operates on Australian Western Time (AWST), UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As Australia's mining capital, Perth coordinates with Asian markets.
Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time.
Sydney to Perth Time Difference – Complete Guide
Sydney runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. Perth runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. That puts Sydney 2 hours behind Perth — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Sydney it is 7:00 AM in Perth. Midnight in Sydney is 10:00 PM in Perth. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Sydney to Perth time conversion table
| Sydney (AEST) | Perth (AWST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Sydney to Perth time
- Scheduling a call from Sydney to Perth: a 10:00 AM start in Sydney lands at 8:00 AM in Perth, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Sydney and Perth are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEST time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM AWST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Sydney-based team with Perth contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Sydney and need Perth colleagues present.
- Sydney: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -2h 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 AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is used in Western Australia. WA does not observe daylight saving time, having rejected it in multiple referendums. Perth is the most remote major city in the world.
Best time to call between Sydney and Perth
Both Sydney and Perth sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AWST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Sydney and Perth share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Sydney is 2 hours behind Perth (AEST UTC+10:00 → AWST UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Sydney
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Perth
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Perth?
Sydney (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 2 hours behind Perth (AWST, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert Sydney time to Perth time?
Add -2h to Sydney local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Sydney is 7:00 AM in Perth.
What time is it in Perth right now?
Perth uses AWST at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h offset from Sydney.
What is the best time to call Perth from Sydney?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AWST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Sydney or Perth?
Sydney is 2 hours behind Perth. When it is 12:00 PM in Sydney it is 10:00 AM in Perth.
Do Sydney and Perth use different time zones?
Sydney (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while Perth (Australia) uses AWST at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Sydney and Australia/Perth.
Does daylight saving time affect the Sydney–Perth difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h offset between Sydney and Perth is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Sydney's time zone?
AEST also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
Which countries use AEST, Sydney's zone?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Is there a day difference between Sydney and Perth?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Perth?
Perth is -2h from Sydney.
What timezone is Sydney in?
Sydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
What timezone is Perth in?
Perth operates on Australian Western Time (AWST), UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As Australia's mining capital, Perth coordinates with Asian markets.
What are the business hours in Sydney?
Standard business hours in Sydney are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
What are the business hours in Perth?
Standard business hours in Perth are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AWST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Sydney and Perth?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Sydney works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST and Perth works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AWST (-2h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
How do Sydney and Perth compare in size?
Sydney has a population of approximately 5.4 million (metro: 5.4 million), while Perth has approximately 2.1 million (metro: 2.2 million).
What are the major landmarks in Sydney and Perth?
Sydney is known for Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach. Perth is famous for Kings Park, Perth Mint, Elizabeth Quay.
Do Sydney and Perth have stock exchanges?
Yes. Sydney has the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) and Perth has the ASX (via Sydney). The -2h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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 AWST timezone?
Major cities in the AWST timezone include Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury, Geraldton.
What is the UTC offset for AWST?
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the AWST timezone?
Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time. Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
When is it midnight in Sydney, what time is it in Perth?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Sydney (AEST), it is -2h later in Perth (AWST).
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