PST to AEST Time Converter
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is currently 18 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). PST is UTC-8 and AEST is UTC+10. 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 PST, which is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in AEST.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: PST to AEST
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?
PST and AEST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
PST is UTC-8, used on the North American west coast in winter. The region switches to PDT (UTC-7) from March to November.
AEST is UTC+10. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11) from October to April, while Brisbane stays on AEST year round.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is AEST compared to PST?
AEST is currently 18 hours ahead of PST. PST and AEST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in PST in AEST?
9:00 AM in PST is 3:00 AM in AEST on the next day.
What is the best time for a call between PST and AEST?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in PST, which is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in AEST.