PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Perth
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Australian Western Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Australia/Perth
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Western Australia
- Population
- 2,384,371
- Coordinates
- 31.95° S, 115.86° E
- Elevation
- 34 m
Perth is a city in Australia, in Western Australia, with a population of about 2,384,371. It uses the Australian Western Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Australia/Perth).
Perth does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+8 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Shanghai, Chongqing, Chengdu, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen.
Because Perth lies at 31.95° S, 115.86° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 10 h 03 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 14 h 15 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:19 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 09 min |
| June solstice | 7:16 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 03 min |
| September equinox | 6:06 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 5:07 AM | 7:21 PM | 14 h 15 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Perth in?
Perth is in the Australian Western Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Australia/Perth. The UTC offset is UTC+8.
Does Perth have daylight saving time?
No. Perth stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Perth and New York?
In January New York is 13 hours behind Perth, and in July it is 12 hours behind Perth, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Perth and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Perth, and in July it is 15 hours behind Perth, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Perth?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 7:16 AM and sets at about 5:19 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:07 AM and sets at about 7:21 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Adelaide Australia · 2,130 km ·
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- Jakarta Indonesia · 3,010 km ·
- Canberra Australia · 3,090 km ·