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PDT to AEDT Converter

AEDT is 18 hours ahead of PDT. This converter turns any Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) time into Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) — just click the time or date to change it.

AEST is 17 hours ahead of PDT+1 day
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PDT

Now in Los Angeles: 10:53:57 AM PDT

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+1 day
AEST

Now in Sydney: 3:53:57 AM AEST

On this date Sydney observes AEST. AEDT is in effect during summer (daylight saving) months.

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Daylight saving notes

In the United States and Canada, daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That affects Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

In southern Australia, daylight saving time runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. That affects Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).

PDT to AEDT conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM PDT meeting takes place at 3:00 AM AEDT (+1 day). Concretely, when Los Angeles (PDT) and Sydney (AEDT) set up a call, aEDT is 18 hours ahead of PDT.

Pacific Daylight Time to Australian Eastern Daylight Time conversion chart
PDT timeAEDT time
12:00 AM6:00 PM
1:00 AM7:00 PM
2:00 AM8:00 PM
3:00 AM9:00 PM
4:00 AM10:00 PM
5:00 AM11:00 PM
6:00 AM12:00 AM+1 day
7:00 AM1:00 AM+1 day
8:00 AM2:00 AM+1 day
9:00 AM3:00 AM+1 day
10:00 AM4:00 AM+1 day
11:00 AM5:00 AM+1 day
12:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
1:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM11:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM12:00 PM+1 day
7:00 PM1:00 PM+1 day
8:00 PM2:00 PM+1 day
9:00 PM3:00 PM+1 day
10:00 PM4:00 PM+1 day
11:00 PM5:00 PM+1 day

This chart uses the fixed PDT and AEDT offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert PDT to AEDT Time Zone

A quick guide to PDT → AEDT: the time gap, the live clocks, scheduling tips, and how we keep it accurate.

How do I convert PDT to AEDT?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the PDT field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching AEDT time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

What is the time difference between PDT and AEDT?

AEDT is 18 hours ahead of PDT. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 18 hours to get the other — so a call between Los Angeles and Sydney is always 18 hours apart.

What's the current time in AEDT?

Right now the time in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) is Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 4:53:57 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live AEDT clock.

And what time is it in PDT?

And in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 10:53:57 AM. Compare the two and the 18 hours gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across PDT and AEDT?

For example, a 9:00 AM PDT meeting takes place at 3:00 AM AEDT (+1 day). The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

Does daylight saving time change the PDT–AEDT difference?

The labels PDT and AEDT are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. Both regions move their clocks for daylight saving on roughly the same weekends, so the 18 hours gap usually holds steady right through the year.

How accurate is this PDT to AEDT conversion?

We don’t guess. PDT and AEDT times are worked out from the official IANA time zone database, the trusted standard that operating systems use worldwide. Because daylight-saving rules and regional offsets do change over time, we track those updates rather than relying on a fixed number — which is exactly where many converters slip up.

Convert PDT to other time zones

Convert to AEDT from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of PDT is AEDT?

AEDT is 18 hours ahead of PDT — a fixed 18 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in AEDT when it's 12:00 PM PDT?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) PDT, it's 6:00 AM AEDT the next day.

Do PDT or AEDT use daylight saving time?

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with PST; Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with AEST.

Why might the real-world PDT–AEDT difference change during the year?

The labels PDT and AEDT are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Pacific Daylight Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want PST to AEDT. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.