AEST to PST Converter
PST is 19 hours behind AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 2:00 PM PST (previous day).
PST is 19 hours behind AEDT at the moment. To convert AEST to PST, subtract 19 hours from the AEST time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 2:00 PM PST (previous day).
AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year. PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver.
Queensland stays on AEST all year. PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is not in force right now: New South Wales is currently on AEDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say AEDT.
AEST to PST time conversion table
AEST to PST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AEST | PST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AEDT | 5:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM AEDT | 6:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM AEDT | 7:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM AEDT | 8:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM AEDT | 9:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM AEDT | 10:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM AEDT | 11:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM AEDT | 12:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM AEDT | 1:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM AEDT | 2:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM AEDT | 3:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM AEDT | 4:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM AEDT | 5:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 PM AEDT | 6:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 PM AEDT | 7:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 3:00 PM AEDT | 8:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 4:00 PM AEDT | 9:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 5:00 PM AEDT | 10:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 6:00 PM AEDT | 11:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 7:00 PM AEDT | 12:00 AM PST | night |
| 8:00 PM AEDT | 1:00 AM PST | night |
| 9:00 PM AEDT | 2:00 AM PST | night |
| 10:00 PM AEDT | 3:00 AM PST | night |
| 11:00 PM AEDT | 4:00 AM PST | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AEST to PST
Subtract 19 hours from the AEST time to get PST.
Example: 9:00 AM AEDT = 2:00 PM PST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM AEDT = 6:00 AM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AEST and PST
The time difference between AEST and PST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: PST is 19 hours behind of AEST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: PST is 18 hours behind of AEST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: PST is 17 hours behind of AEST.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: PST is 18 hours behind of AEST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: PST is 19 hours behind of AEST.
AEST and PST during daylight saving time
- AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
Best time for a meeting between AEST and PST
AEST and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AEDT, which is 12:00 PM PST.
AEST to PST FAQ
What is the time difference between AEST and PST?
Right now PST is 19 hours behind AEDT. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AEST in PST?
9:00 AM AEDT is 2:00 PM PST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) AEST in PST?
12:00 PM AEDT is 5:00 PM PST (previous day).
Is PST ahead of or behind AEST?
PST is 19 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in PST than in AEST.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between AEST and PST?
AEST and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AEDT, which is 12:00 PM PST.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.