AEST to PST Time Converter
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is currently 18 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). AEST is UTC+10 and PST is UTC-8. The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in AEST, which is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in PST.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: AEST to PST
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
AEST and PST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
AEST is UTC+10. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11) from October to April, while Brisbane stays on AEST year round.
PST is UTC-8, used on the North American west coast in winter. The region switches to PDT (UTC-7) from March to November.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours behind is PST compared to AEST?
PST is currently 18 hours behind AEST. AEST and PST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in AEST in PST?
9:00 AM in AEST is 3:00 PM in PST on the previous day.
What is the best time for a call between AEST and PST?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in AEST, which is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in PST.