PST to AEST Converter
Convert time between Pacific Standard Time (PST) and Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT).
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
Pacific Time is 17 hours behind Australian Eastern Time right now.
- Now until Oct 4, 2026: Pacific Time is 17 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (PDT → AEST).
- Oct 4, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: Pacific Time is 18 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (PDT → AEDT).
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: Pacific Time is 19 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (PST → AEDT).
- Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: Pacific Time is 18 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (PDT → AEDT).
- From Apr 4, 2027: Pacific Time is 17 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (PDT → AEST).
Pacific Time is on PDT right now, not PST
Australian Eastern Time is on AEST right now
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
| PST (Pacific Time) | AEST (Australian Eastern Time) |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
These hours fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across PST and AESTPST to AEST conversion table
For Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Pacific Time.
| PDT | AEST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM(next day) |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM(next day) |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM(next day) |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM(next day) |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM(next day) |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM(next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM(next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM(next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM(next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM(next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM(next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM(next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM(next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM(next day) |
About these time zones
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is UTC-8. California, Washington, most of Oregon and Nevada, most of British Columbia and Baja California use PST in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. Yukon left Pacific Time in 2020 and now stays on UTC-7 all year.
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is UTC+10. New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT use AEST in winter and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. Queensland stays on AEST all year.
PST to AEST FAQs
What time is it in AEST when it is 9 AM PST?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT is 2:00 AM AEST (next day) in Australian Eastern Time.
How many hours ahead is PST from AEST?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Oct 4, 2026: Pacific Time is 17 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (PDT → AEST). Oct 4, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: Pacific Time is 18 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (PDT → AEDT).
Should I use AEST or AEDT?
Australian Eastern Time is on AEST (UTC+10) on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Many people write “AEST” all year, but strictly AEST means Australian Eastern Standard Time (always UTC+10). This converter follows the real local time in Australian Eastern Time, including daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a call between PST and AEST?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, good options are 4:00 PM PDT (9:00 AM AEST). These fall within normal 9 AM–5 PM working hours in both places.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Pacific Time switches between PST and PDT, so conversions depend on the date. PST itself always means UTC-8.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Australian Eastern Time switches between AEST and AEDT, so conversions depend on the date. AEST itself always means UTC+10.