🇦🇺 Perth ↔ 🇦🇺 Sydney

Perth is usually 2 hours behind Sydney. Sydney observes daylight saving time and Perth does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

Sunrise 7:18 AMSunset 5:21 PM(local)

Sunrise 7:01 AMSunset 4:55 PM(local)

Sydney: standard timeNow UTC+10. Next change: October 4, 2026 — clocks go forward 1 hour.
PerthUTC+8
SydneyUTC+10

🇦🇺 Perth

Dialing code+61
Population2,309,338
Coordinates31.95°S, 115.86°E
Elevation34 m

🇦🇺 Sydney

Dialing code+61
Population5,557,233
Coordinates33.87°S, 151.21°E
Elevation58 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–16:00 in PerthAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Perth and Sydney?
Perth is 2 hours behind Sydney. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Perth and Sydney?
The best window to call is 09:00–16:00 Perth time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Perth and Sydney change?
Because at least one of Perth and Sydney observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).