Time Difference Between Perth and Sydney

The time difference between Perth and Sydney is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Perth, it is 14:00 in Sydney. Perth uses the Australia/Perth time zone (UTC+8), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10).

Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Perth — 2 hours
Perth, Australia
08:43:49
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+8 · AWST
Sydney, Australia
10:43:49
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST

Time Zone Details: Perth vs Sydney

Detail Perth Sydney
Time Zone IDAustralia/PerthAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+10
AbbreviationAWSTAEST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryAustraliaAustralia
RegionOceaniaOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Perth and Sydney (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–15:00 in Perth  =  11:00–17:00 in Sydney

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Perth time to Sydney time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Perth Sydney
00:00 02:00 Night
01:00 03:00 Night
02:00 04:00 Night
03:00 05:00 Night
04:00 06:00 Night
05:00 07:00 Night
06:00 08:00
07:00 09:00
08:00 10:00
09:00 11:00 Overlap
10:00 12:00 Overlap
11:00 13:00 Overlap
12:00 14:00 Overlap
13:00 15:00 Overlap
14:00 16:00 Overlap
15:00 17:00
16:00 18:00
17:00 19:00
18:00 20:00
19:00 21:00
20:00 22:00
21:00 23:00
22:00 00:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 01:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Perth nor Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Perth and Sydney?

The time difference is 2 hours. Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Perth.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Perth or Sydney observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Perth to Sydney?

The best window is between 09:00 and 15:00 Perth time, which corresponds to 11:00–17:00 in Sydney. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Perth time to Sydney time?

Add 2 hours to Perth time to get Sydney time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.