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PST to AEST Converter

Trying to line up PST and AEST? AEST is 18 hours ahead of PST. Set any PST time below to see the matching AEST time and date.

AEST is 17 hours ahead of PDT+1 day
From
PDT

Now in Los Angeles: 10:53:56 AM PDT

On this date Los Angeles observes PDT. PST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

To
+1 day
AEST

Now in Sydney: 3:53:56 AM AEST

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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 Standard Time (PST).

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

PST to AEST conversion chart

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

Pacific Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time conversion chart
PST timeAEST 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 PST and AEST offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert PST to AEST Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

How does the PST to AEST converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the PST field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching AEST 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 PST and AEST?

AEST is 18 hours ahead of PST. 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 AEST?

Right now the time in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 3:53:56 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live AEST clock.

And what time is it in PST?

And in Pacific Standard Time (PST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 9:53:56 AM. Compare the two and the 18 hours gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across PST and AEST?

For example, a 9:00 AM PST meeting takes place at 3:00 AM AEST (+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 PST–AEST difference?

The labels PST and AEST 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 PST to AEST conversion?

We don’t guess. PST and AEST 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 PST to other time zones

Convert to AEST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of PST is AEST?

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

What time is it in AEST when it's 12:00 PM PST?

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

Do PST or AEST use daylight saving time?

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

Why might the real-world PST–AEST difference change during the year?

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