Sydney to Perth Time Difference
🇦🇺 Sydney is currently 3 hours behind of 🇦🇺 Perth. This difference varies between 3h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
3,291 km
Approx. flight
3.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Sydney to Perth
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | 🇦🇺 Perth | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, while Perth does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Sydney is 3 hours behind relative to Perth.
Min difference
3h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Sydney and Perth (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇺 Sydney
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇦🇺 Perth
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Perth?
The time difference between Sydney and Perth is currently 3 hours behind. Sydney uses GMT+11 (UTC+11), while Perth uses GMT+8 (UTC+8). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 3 hours behind to 2 hours behind.
When it's noon in Sydney, what time is it in Perth?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sydney, it is 9:00 AM in Perth. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Sydney and Perth change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Sydney and Perth?
The best time to call is between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Sydney (which is 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Perth). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Sydney ahead or behind Perth?
Sydney is currently 3 hours ahead of Perth.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone, currently using GMT+11 (UTC+11). Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Sydney in Perth?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Sydney, it is 9:00 PM in Perth.