Current Time in Perth, Australia 🇦🇺
The current local time in Perth, Australia is 17:59:57 (AWST) on Saturday, 19 September 2026. Perth is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 2,192,229. The sun rises at about 06:11 and sets at 18:11 today (12h 00m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:11
- 12h 00m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Perth
Perth, Australia keeps AWST (UTC+08:00). Perth does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:11 and sets at about 18:11 local time, giving Perth 12h 00m of daylight.
Right now it is 17:59 on Saturday in Perth (UTC+08:00). When it is 17:59 here, it is 05:59 in New York (12h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Perth
- Use the Australia/Perth IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Perth to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 05:59 Sat | 12h behind |
| Los Angeles | 02:59 Sat | 15h behind |
| London | 10:59 Sat | 7h behind |
| Paris | 11:59 Sat | 6h behind |
| Dubai | 13:59 Sat | 4h behind |
| Mumbai | 15:29 Sat | 2.5h behind |
| Singapore | 17:59 Sat | same time |
| Tokyo | 18:59 Sat | 1h ahead |
| Sydney | 19:59 Sat | 2h ahead |
Best next checks from Perth
Compare Perth with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Australia.
Business-hours overlap from Perth
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Perth overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in London.
| Compare with | Perth time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Paris | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Dubai | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
| Mumbai | 11:30-17:00 | 09:00-14:30 | 5.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Perth time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Perth in?
Perth uses AWST (UTC+08:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Perth observe daylight saving time?
No - Perth keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Perth today?
Today the sun rises around 06:11 and sets around 18:11 in Perth, about 12h 00m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Perth and other cities?
When it is 17:59 in Perth, it is 05:59 in New York (12h behind). See the table above for Perth's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Perth
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Australia/Perth IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Australia time page.
Location and time-zone details for Perth
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Australia/Perth (UTC+08:00) |
| Coordinates | -31.95, 115.86 |
| Population signal | About 2,192,229 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:11, sunset 18:11, 12h 00m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Australia/Perth time-zone page for rules, the Australia country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 31.95° S, 115.86° E
Population: 2,192,229
Country: 🇦🇺 Australia
Timezone: AWST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACST, AEST, AWST, JST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACDT, AEDT