Perth in numbers
- Coordinates
- -31.9498, 115.8540
- Population
- 2 384 371
- Region
- Western Australia
- Country
- Australia, Oceania
- Capital
- Canberra — 3089 km away
- Same name
- 17 more places in the world share this name
See the current local time in Perth, Western Australia, together with today’s sunrise, sunset, and weather details. Use the live clock for an immediate answer and the daylight information to plan calls, travel, or outdoor activities.
Perth, Australia
Friday, 4 September 2026
UTC+8 · Australia/Perth
Local time in Perth
UTC+8 · no daylight saving time
Sunrise 06:32 Solar noon 12:17 Sunset 18:03 Daylight 11 h 31 min Night 12 h 29 min Civil twilight 06:07 – 18:27
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Postal codes come from the free GeoNames dataset. Where a code is listed with a distance, it belongs to a nearby settlement — GeoNames spells that name differently from ours.
The clock on this page shows the local time observed in Perth. Because it updates automatically, it is more useful than a time written into the article, which would quickly become outdated. Check the displayed date as well when coordinating with someone whose day may begin or end earlier than yours.
Perth follows Australian Western Standard Time, commonly abbreviated as AWST. Its standard offset is UTC+8. Western Australia does not currently use seasonal clock changes, so Perth keeps the same UTC offset throughout the year. That consistency makes conversions simpler, although the calendar date can still differ when comparing Perth with distant cities.
For a reliable comparison, start with the live Perth clock and then check the destination rather than estimating from memory. This is particularly useful for international meetings, airport arrangements, online events, and calls to friends or relatives.
Confirm both the local hour and the date. Allow for the other location’s seasonal clock rules. State the city name when sharing an appointment time. Recheck the clocks shortly before a scheduled event.
Today’s sunrise and sunset entries show when the Sun is expected to cross the horizon locally. They provide a practical outline of the daylight period, while civil twilight extends usable natural light beyond the listed sunrise and sunset moments.
Day length changes during the year because Perth lies in the Southern Hemisphere. Summer brings later sunsets and longer daylight, while winter brings shorter days. The exact times shift gradually, so today’s figures are better for planning than a general seasonal assumption.
Hills, buildings, trees, haze, and the observer’s exact position can affect when the Sun first or last appears visible. Treat the listed times as astronomical reference points rather than a promise of an unobstructed view from every street or beach.
In Perth, the clock settles the appointment; the horizon decides whether the sunset keeps it.
The weather panel describes conditions associated with Perth at the reported observation or forecast time. Look at the timestamp before relying on temperature, wind, cloud, or precipitation information, since conditions may change after the data was issued.
Temperature alone does not describe how a day feels. Wind can make exposed places seem cooler, direct sunshine can feel warmer, and cloud cover influences both comfort and visibility. If your plans depend on dry conditions, consider the precipitation forecast alongside the current observation.
Read the current conditions and their update time. Compare them with the forecast for the hour you will be outside. Check wind and cloud when planning coastal or sunset activities. Review the page again before leaving if the weather appears changeable.