Current Time in Western Australia, Australia
Western Australia is on Australian Western Standard Time – AWST (UTC+8) right now. Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time.
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· Western Australia
Australia/Perth
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Time zone of Western Australia
| Time zone | Australian Western Standard Time |
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| Abbreviation | AWST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| IANA time zone id | Australia/Perth |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time difference between Western Australia and other cities
Daylight saving time in Western Australia
Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+8 all year, so conversions never shift.
Western Australia time FAQ
What time is it in Western Australia right now?
Western Australia is on AWST (UTC+8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Western Australia, updated every second.
What time zone is Western Australia in?
Western Australia is in Australian Western Standard Time, abbreviated AWST, UTC+8. Its IANA time zone id is Australia/Perth.
Does Western Australia observe daylight saving time?
No. Western Australia stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Western Australia and New York?
New York is 13 hours behind Western Australia.
Cities in Western Australia
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.