Current Time in Perth, Australia
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
Dialling: +61
City Details
Perth
Lat: 31.9523° S
Long: 115.8613° E
Population: 2,050,000
Time Zone
Australia/Perth
GMT+8
Public Holidays in Australia
Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
Anzac Day
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Sunrise & Sunset in Perth Today
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Current Weather in Perth, Australia
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Overview
Perth is the capital of Western Australia and the most isolated major city on Earth, with approximately 2.3 million residents in the metropolitan area as of June 2024. The nearest major city of comparable size is Adelaide — 2,700km away. Perth's location in one of the world's richest mineral provinces makes it a global mining hub, handling more than half of Australia's mineral exports through its ports. It enjoys more hours of sunshine per year than any other Australian capital.
Administrative Region
Western Australia
AU-WA
Local Currency
A$
Metadata
- Web Domain.au
- ISO CodeAU-WA
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
The Whadjuk Noongar people inhabited the Perth region for over 45,000 years. Captain James Stirling chose the site on the Swan River in 1827 and the Swan River Colony was formally established on 12 June 1829, making Perth one of Australia's oldest European settlements and the first in Western Australia. For decades it grew slowly due to its isolation, then boomed following the 1890s gold rush in Kalgoorlie and again during the 2000s mining boom driven by iron ore exports to China.
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👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- •Kings Park and Botanic Garden — one of the world's largest inner-city parks
- •Cottesloe Beach and the Indian Ocean sunset
- •Fremantle — historic port town, Fremantle Prison, markets
- •Rottnest Island — quokkas and pristine beaches (25 min ferry)
- •Perth Zoo and Elizabeth Quay waterfront
🎒 Visitor Tip
The Transperth SmartRider card covers trains, buses and ferries. The free CAT buses loop the CBD and Fremantle. Cottesloe Beach is the most iconic beach — the Indian Ocean sunset view is genuinely spectacular. Fremantle (30 minutes by train) is the most historically interesting area — excellent craft beer, seafood and the Fremantle Prison. Rottnest Island (ferry from Fremantle, 25 minutes) for quokka encounters and some of Australia's clearest water.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Built on the Swan Coastal Plain on the southeastern shore of the Indian Ocean, at near sea level. The city is flat to gently undulating, with the Darling Scarp (a fault scarp rising abruptly 300m) forming the eastern boundary of the coastal plain just 25km from the city centre. The Swan River — a broad shallow estuary — flows west through the city to the sea at Fremantle. The city sits on ancient limestone, sand and alluvium.
Climate Stats
Mediterranean (Köppen Csa/Csb)
Avg Summer
26°C
Avg Winter
13°C
Annual Rainfall
728 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Perth
What timezone is Perth in?↓
Perth is in the Australia/Perth time zone (Australia/Perth), currently UTCGMT+8.
Does Australia observe daylight saving time?↓
No. Australia does not observe daylight saving time. Perth stays on Perth (UTCGMT+8) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is Perth?↓
Perth stands for Australia/Perth. It is UTCGMT+8 and is the standard time used in Australia.
How many hours ahead is Perth compared to London?↓
Perth is 8 hours ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 7 hours.
What is the time difference between Perth and New York?↓
Perth is 13 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Perth?↓
The time displayed for Perth is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+8 mean for Perth?↓
UTCGMT+8 means Perth is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Perth?↓
Standard business hours in Perth are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Perth (UTCGMT+8). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Australia national calendar.
What is the best time to call Perth from London?↓
The best overlap for a call between London and Perth is typically early morning in London (8–10 AM GMT), which corresponds to late afternoon or evening in Perth. Always check the current time before calling to avoid unsociable hours.