Current Time in Perth
The live local time in Perth, Australia — Perth (Australia/Perth). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Perth
Perth follows the Australia/Perth time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Perth does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Perth with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Perth quick facts
- Country
- Australia
- Time zone
- Australia/Perth
- UTC offset
- UTC+8 all year
- Calling code
- +61
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 2.2 million
- Coordinates
- 31.95°S, 115.86°E
Best time to call Perth
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 9:00 PM–5:00 AM in Perth. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 4:00 PM–12:00 AM in Perth. The best window for business calls is roughly 4:00 PM–5:00 PM Perth time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Perth in?+
Perth is in the Australia/Perth time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Perth observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Australia/Perth), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Australia observes it.
When do the clocks change in Perth?+
Perth does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
What is the best time to call Perth from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 9:00 PM–5:00 AM in Perth. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.