Question 1

What is the time difference between PST and AEST?

Accepted Answer

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is 19 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert PST to AEST?

Accepted Answer

To convert PST to AEST, add 19 hours to the PST time. For example, 9:00 AM PST is 4:00 AM AEST.

Question 3

What time is it in AEST when it's noon in PST?

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in PST, it's 7:00 AM in AEST. AEST is 19 hours ahead of PST.

Question 4

How many hours ahead is AEST from PST?

Accepted Answer

AEST is 19 hours ahead of PST. This means when it's 9:00 AM in PST, it's 4:00 AM in AEST.

Question 5

Is AEST ahead or behind PST?

Accepted Answer

AEST is ahead of PST by 19 hours. Clocks in AEST show a later time than PST.

Question 6

Does PST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Pacific Standard Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to PDT and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 7

Does AEST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Australian Eastern Standard Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to AEDT and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 8

What is the best time to call from PST to AEST?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between PST and AEST is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones.

Question 9

When does daylight saving time change in PST?

Accepted Answer

Daylight saving time transitions vary by year and region. Pacific Standard Time observes DST, which typically shifts clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall. During DST transitions, the time difference between PST and AEST may temporarily change. Check our DST change calendar for exact dates.

Question 10

Do PST and AEST ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, PST and AEST are always 19 hours apart. Both timezones observe DST, so the difference remains consistent.

Pacific Standard Time (PST)	Period	Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEDT)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	7:00 PM	Evening
1:00 AM	Night	8:00 PM	Evening
2:00 AM	Night	9:00 PM	Evening
3:00 AM	Night	10:00 PM	Evening
4:00 AM	Night	11:00 PM	Evening
5:00 AM	Night	12:00 AM+1d	Night
6:00 AM	Morning	1:00 AM+1d	Night
7:00 AM	Morning	2:00 AM+1d	Night
8:00 AM	Morning	3:00 AM+1d	Night
9:00 AM	Business	4:00 AM+1d	Night
10:00 AM	Business	5:00 AM+1d	Night
11:00 AM	Business	6:00 AM+1d	Morning
12:00 PM	Business	7:00 AM+1d	Morning
1:00 PM	Business	8:00 AM+1d	Morning
2:00 PM	Business	9:00 AM+1d	Business
3:00 PM	Business	10:00 AM+1d	Business
4:00 PM	Business	11:00 AM+1d	Business
5:00 PM	Business	12:00 PM+1d	Business
6:00 PM	Evening	1:00 PM+1d	Business
7:00 PM	Evening	2:00 PM+1d	Business
8:00 PM	Evening	3:00 PM+1d	Business
9:00 PM	Evening	4:00 PM+1d	Business
10:00 PM	Evening	5:00 PM+1d	Business
11:00 PM	Evening	6:00 PM+1d	Evening

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