PST to AEST Converter
AEST is 17 hours ahead of PST for most of the year. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because the two places switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
AEST to PST insteadTime difference between PST and AEST
AEST is 17 hours ahead of PST for most of the year.
- 2026: AEST is 19 hours ahead of PST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026.
- 2026: AEST is 18 hours ahead of PST from Mar 8 – Apr 4, 2026, Oct 4 – Oct 31, 2026.
- 2027: AEST is 19 hours ahead of PST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
- 2027: AEST is 18 hours ahead of PST from Mar 14 – Apr 3, 2027, Oct 3 – Nov 6, 2027.
PST to AEST conversion table
| PST | AESTMost of the year | AESTJan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026 | AESTMar 8 – Apr 4, 2026, Oct 4 – Oct 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 5 PM | 7 PM | 6 PM |
| 1 AM | 6 PM | 8 PM | 7 PM |
| 2 AM | 7 PM | 9 PM | 8 PM |
| 3 AM | 8 PM | 10 PM | 9 PM |
| 4 AM | 9 PM | 11 PM | 10 PM |
| 5 AM | 10 PM | 12 AM+1 day | 11 PM |
| 6 AM | 11 PM | 1 AM+1 day | 12 AM+1 day |
| 7 AM | 12 AM+1 day | 2 AM+1 day | 1 AM+1 day |
| 8 AM | 1 AM+1 day | 3 AM+1 day | 2 AM+1 day |
| 9 AM | 2 AM+1 day | 4 AM+1 day | 3 AM+1 day |
| 10 AM | 3 AM+1 day | 5 AM+1 day | 4 AM+1 day |
| 11 AM | 4 AM+1 day | 6 AM+1 day | 5 AM+1 day |
| 12 PM | 5 AM+1 day | 7 AM+1 day | 6 AM+1 day |
| 1 PM | 6 AM+1 day | 8 AM+1 day | 7 AM+1 day |
| 2 PM | 7 AM+1 day | 9 AM+1 day | 8 AM+1 day |
| 3 PM | 8 AM+1 day | 10 AM+1 day | 9 AM+1 day |
| 4 PM | 9 AM+1 day | 11 AM+1 day | 10 AM+1 day |
| 5 PM | 10 AM+1 day | 12 PM+1 day | 11 AM+1 day |
| 6 PM | 11 AM+1 day | 1 PM+1 day | 12 PM+1 day |
| 7 PM | 12 PM+1 day | 2 PM+1 day | 1 PM+1 day |
| 8 PM | 1 PM+1 day | 3 PM+1 day | 2 PM+1 day |
| 9 PM | 2 PM+1 day | 4 PM+1 day | 3 PM+1 day |
| 10 PM | 3 PM+1 day | 5 PM+1 day | 4 PM+1 day |
| 11 PM | 4 PM+1 day | 6 PM+1 day | 5 PM+1 day |
Best time to meet
Working hours (9 AM – 5 PM) overlap for 1 hour: 4 PM – 5 PM PST (9 AM – 10 AM AEST). That window is the best time for calls and meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in AEST when it's 9 AM in PST?
2 AM the next day for most of the year. AEST is 17 hours ahead of PST.
How many hours is AEST ahead of PST?
Usually 17 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: AEST is 19 hours ahead of PST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026. 2026: AEST is 18 hours ahead of PST from Mar 8 – Apr 4, 2026, Oct 4 – Oct 31, 2026.
Does PST use daylight saving time?
Yes. Pacific Time is UTC−8 (PST) in January and UTC−7 (PDT) in July. Mar 8, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC−7; Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back to UTC−8.
Does AEST use daylight saving time?
Yes. Australian Eastern Time is UTC+11 (UTC+11) in January and UTC+10 (UTC+10) in July. Apr 4, 2026: clocks go back to UTC+10; Oct 3, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC+11.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and AEST?
Working hours (9 AM – 5 PM) overlap for 1 hour: 4 PM – 5 PM PST (9 AM – 10 AM AEST). That window is the best time for calls and meetings.