AEST to PST Converter

Convert AEST and PST

If you're juggling meetings across Sydney and San Francisco or trying to plan a call between Melbourne and Seattle, you already know how tricky time differences can be. This AEST ↔ PST converter takes all the guesswork out and gives you a clean, quick way to get the right time on both ends.

Choose Your Time, Pick a Zone, and Get the Match Instantly

The calculator centers around a simple interface: you pick a date and time, choose whether that time is in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) or Pacific Time (PST/PDT), and hit Convert. Just like that, you’ll see the exact corresponding time on the other side of the world.

Everything Starts with the Input Section

You’ll see the input area titled with your selected timezone — either AEST or PST/PDT. There, you can:

• Select the date using a standard calendar picker
• Switch the input timezone with a dropdown — it swaps between Australia/Sydney and America/Los_Angeles

Helpful Extras That Make Life Easier

This tool isn't just about basic conversion. A few thoughtful extras are built in to help you make smarter scheduling choices:

Automatic Daylight Saving Adjustments

If you leave the “Daylight Saving Aware” box checked, the calculator will factor in whether California is currently on standard time (PST) or daylight time (PDT). That way, you always get the right time difference — 18 hours apart in winter, 17 in summer.

Offset Visibility

You can also choose to display UTC offsets if you like to see time differences at a glance (like +10:00 or -08:00). It’s optional — just toggle “Show UTC Offset” if you want that detail.

Live Clocks

Right under the settings, you’ll find two ticking clocks showing the current time in AEST and PST. These update in real time and are perfect for checking where the day is at on both sides.

Control the Flow with Just a Few Clicks

The middle section gives you four buttons that keep everything running smoothly:

• Convert Time: Takes your input and calculates the corresponding time in the other zone
• Swap: Instantly switches your input and output zones, flipping the direction of the conversion
• Now: Fills in the current local time based on your selected input zone — then auto-converts
• Reset: Clears everything and puts the calculator back to default mode

Toggle Between 12- and 24-Hour Format

Some people love AM/PM, others prefer military-style 24-hour time. This tool lets you pick either — just hit the “12 Hour” or “24 Hour” button. It updates both the converted result and the live clocks to your preferred format.

Get All the Details Without the Math

Once you hit Convert, the output section gives you a clean breakdown:

• The converted time and date
• Time difference in hours (like -18 hours if AEST is ahead)
• Whether PST or PDT is active
• UTC offsets for both zones
• Formatted display of both AEST and PST times and dates

There’s no need to worry about whether it’s tomorrow in Sydney or still yesterday in Los Angeles — the tool handles all of it behind the scenes and shows you exactly what you need.

Keyboard Shortcuts to Speed Things Up

If you’re using a keyboard, a few shortcuts can make this even faster:

• Spacebar: Convert time
• S: Swap timezones
• N: Set to current time
• R: Reset
• F: Toggle between 12/24 hour format

Smart Defaults That Stay Out of Your Way

When the page loads, it fills in the current time in AEST automatically — no need to guess. But unlike some Tools that convert things the second you type, this one waits for you to click Convert. That way, you’re always in control and don’t get surprised by early calculations.

Keep Your Schedule in Sync from Sydney to Seattle

This converter is built for people who live on both sides of the ocean — remote workers, project planners, digital nomads, or anyone scheduling across hemispheres. Whether you’re catching a meeting or setting up an event, it makes sure everyone shows up at the right time, without the headaches.