AEST to Los Angeles
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AESTSOURCELos Angeles
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEST and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and PDT (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 Los Angeles
WikipediaLos Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and major film studios.
Comparing Time Zones: AEST and Los Angeles
AEST runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts AEST 17 hours behind Los Angeles — a difference of -17h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AEST it is 4:00 PM in Los Angeles on the previous day. Midnight in AEST is 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while AEST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
AEST to Los Angeles time conversion table
| AEST (AEST) | Los Angeles (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert AEST to Los Angeles time
- Scheduling a call from AEST to Los Angeles: a 10:00 AM start in AEST lands at 5:00 PM in Los Angeles the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -17h gap: AEST and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles is 4:00 PM in AEST.
- Watching a live event or market open: AEST viewers need 4:00 PM in Los Angeles to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 5:00 PM if the event is anchored to AEST.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -17h gap is not.
- With a -17h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AEST takes the early slot, the next week Los Angeles does.
- Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 AEST and Los Angeles
With a -17h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Los Angeles opens at 9:00 AM PDT, which is 4:00 PM in AEST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AEST and Los Angeles have no shared working hours because of the -17h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AEST is 17 hours behind Los Angeles (AEST UTC+10:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). 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
AEST
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Los Angeles
☀ 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 AEST and Los Angeles?
AEST (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 17 hours behind Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -17h.
How do I convert AEST time to Los Angeles time?
Add -17h to AEST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AEST is 4:00 PM in Los Angeles (previous day).
What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
Los Angeles uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -17h offset from AEST.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from AEST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -17h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AEST, which is 8:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Which is behind, AEST or Los Angeles?
AEST is 17 hours behind Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 PM in AEST it is 7:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Do AEST and Los Angeles use different time zones?
AEST uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Sydney and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the AEST–Los Angeles difference?
Yes at the moment: Los Angeles is on daylight saving time and AEST is not, so the -17h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share AEST's time zone?
AEST also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
Which countries use AEST, AEST's zone?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Is there a day difference between AEST and Los Angeles?
Sometimes. The -17h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in AEST already falls on the in Los Angeles.
What is the time difference between AEST and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is -17h from AEST.
What timezone is AEST in?
AEST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
What are the business hours in Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
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 AEST, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AEST (AEST), it is -17h later in Los Angeles (PST).
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