Current local time in Perth
Perth, Australia, uses the Australia/Perth time zone (Australian Western Standard Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC+8 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Australian Western Standard Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +61
The time zone, at a glance.
Perth follows Australia/Perth. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Perth stays on UTC+8 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Perth stays on UTC+8 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Perth.
Of these monthly samples, Dec has the most daylight (14h 14m) and Jun the least (10h 4m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 5:25 AM | 7:25 PM | 14h 0m | UTC+8 |
| Feb 15 | 5:54 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 13m | UTC+8 |
| Mar 15 | 6:16 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 18m | UTC+8 |
| Apr 15 | 6:37 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 19m | UTC+8 |
| May 15 | 6:57 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 30m | UTC+8 |
| Jun 15 | 7:14 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 4m | UTC+8 |
| Jul 15 | 7:15 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 15m | UTC+8 |
| Aug 15 | 6:53 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 56m | UTC+8 |
| Sep 15 | 6:15 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 53m | UTC+8 |
| Oct 15 | 5:37 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 51m | UTC+8 |
| Nov 15 | 5:08 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 45m | UTC+8 |
| Dec 15 | 5:04 AM | 7:18 PM | 14h 14m | UTC+8 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Perth with your world.
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Best times to call from Perth
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Perth time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 hours behind | 7:00 AM–9:00 AM (7:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| London | 7 hours behind | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (10:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 15 hours behind | 7:00 AM–8:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (12:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–1:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Australia, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · Boxing Day
- Mon, Dec 28, 2026 · Boxing Day (substitute day)
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Tue, Jan 26, 2027 · Australia Day
- Fri, Mar 26, 2027 · Good Friday
Airports serving Perth
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- PER Perth International Airport · 10 km
Places that share Perth’s clock
These places use the same Australia/Perth rules, so their time always matches Perth, including clock changes.
- Mandurah
- Kalgoorlie
- Geraldton
- Bunbury
- Albany
- Kwinana
- Karratha
- Broome
- Roebourne
- Busselton
- Port Hedland
- Carnarvon
- Esperance
- Northam
- Kununurra
- Manjimup
- Narrogin
- Derby
- Katanning
- Newman
Also on UTC+8 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Perth today but may differ after a clock change.
- China
- Philippines
- Hong Kong S.A.R.
- Taiwan
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Mongolia
- Russia
- Macau S.A.R
- Brunei
Questions about time in Perth
What time zone is Perth in?
Perth uses the IANA time zone Australia/Perth, known as Australian Western Standard Time. Its offset is UTC+8 all year.
Does Perth observe daylight saving time?
No. Perth keeps UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Perth and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 12 hours behind Perth; London is 7 hours behind Perth; Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Perth; Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Perth; Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Perth; Dubai is 4 hours behind Perth.
How do I call Perth from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +61, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Perth as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Australia/Perth. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.