PDT to AEST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 05, 2025

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Pacific Time (PT)

UTC-8/UTC-7 • Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Australian Eastern Time (AET)

UTC+10/UTC+11 • Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (PT): -7

UTC Offset (AET): +10

DST Status: --

PT Time: --

AET Time: --

Time Format:

Current PT: --:--:--

Current AET: --:--:--

🌏 PT switches between PST (UTC-8) and PDT (UTC-7). AET switches between AEST (UTC+10) and AEDT (UTC+11).

PDT to AEST Conversion Guide

What is PDT to AEST Conversion?

PDT to AEST conversion helps you translate time between Pacific Daylight Time and Australian Eastern Time. Pacific Time switches between PST (UTC-8) and PDT (UTC-7), while Australian Eastern Time switches between AEST (UTC+10) and AEDT (UTC+11). The time difference ranges from 17 to 19 hours, with Australia being ahead.

Time Zone Information

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): UTC-7, observed from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November.

Pacific Standard Time (PST): UTC-8, observed from first Sunday in November to second Sunday in March.

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): UTC+10, observed from first Sunday in April to first Sunday in October.

Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT): UTC+11, observed from first Sunday in October to first Sunday in April.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

PDT to AEDT (Oct-Nov): Australia is 18 hours ahead during both daylight saving periods

PDT to AEST (Apr-Oct): Australia is 17 hours ahead when Australia is on standard time

PST to AEDT (Nov-Mar): Australia is 19 hours ahead when US is on standard time

PST to AEST (Mar-Apr): Australia is 18 hours ahead during brief overlap period

Common Conversion Examples

Summer (PDT to AEDT)

PDT 6:00 AM → AEDT 12:00 AM (next day)

PDT 2:00 PM → AEDT 8:00 AM (next day)

18 hours difference during both summer periods

Mixed Seasons (PDT to AEST)

PDT 6:00 AM → AEST 11:00 PM (same day)

PDT 2:00 PM → AEST 7:00 AM (next day)

17 hours difference when Australia is on standard time

Business Hours Coordination

PDT 4:00 PM → AEDT 10:00 AM (next day)

PDT 6:00 PM → AEST 11:00 AM (next day)

US afternoon = Australian morning

Stock Markets

PDT 6:30 AM → AEDT 12:30 AM (next day)

PDT 1:00 PM → AEST 6:00 AM (next day)

Market opening/closing coordination

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• Australia is almost always 17-19 hours ahead of US Pacific Time

• Australian Eastern Time is usually the next day when converting from Pacific Time

• Australia's daylight saving runs opposite to Northern Hemisphere (October to April)

• Business meetings: US Pacific evening hours work best with Australian morning hours

• Queensland (Brisbane) doesn't observe daylight saving, staying on AEST year-round

• Always verify the date when scheduling events due to the large time difference

Time Conversion Between Pacific Time and Australian Eastern Time

Working across time zones can be tricky, especially when you’re trying to match a morning call in San Francisco with a midday deadline in Sydney. That’s where this Pacific to Australian Eastern time converter steps in. To give you a clearer sense of the two zones this tool covers, here’s a look at the countries in each one:

Pacific Time (PT) - UTC-8 / UTC-7	Australian Eastern Time (AET) - UTC+10 / UTC+11
🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada 🇲🇽 Mexico (Baja California)	🇦🇺 Australia 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia (eastern states) 🇳🇷 Nauru 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇻🇺 Vanuatu

What this tool actually does

This time conversion tool is built to translate a specific date and time between two major time zones: Pacific Time (PT) and Australian Eastern Time (AET). Whether you’re planning a Zoom meeting or coordinating a product launch, it lets you see exactly what a time in one zone looks like in the other. The tool accounts for daylight saving changes, calculates the time difference, and shows you both times side by side.

Why you’d want to use it

If you're in Los Angeles and trying to reach a colleague in Sydney, guessing the time difference isn't going to cut it. Pacific and Australian Eastern zones can be as far apart as 19 hours depending on the season. That’s where mistakes happen. This tool handles that shift for you and keeps both calendars in sync without the mental math or timezone confusion.

How to use it from start to finish

Step 1: Pick your starting zone

By default, the left side of the converter is set to Pacific Time, but you can switch to Australian Eastern Time if that's your starting point. Just use the dropdown at the top of the input panel.

Step 2: Choose your date and time

Select the date and time you’re starting from using the calendar and clock input fields. If you're trying to convert “now,” there’s a handy ⌚ button that fills in the current time for you.

Step 3: Adjust settings as needed

There are four optional toggles underneath the settings header:

Auto Convert: Automatically updates the output when you change the input
Daylight Saving Aware: Ensures the tool uses accurate offsets depending on the season
Show UTC Offset: Displays the numerical UTC difference for both time zones
Show Seconds: Adds seconds to the clock display

Step 4: Hit Convert

Click the 🔄 Convert Time button to see the translated result on the other side. You’ll get the converted time, date, time difference, UTC offsets, and a clearly labeled line for both zones. If you want to flip the input and output sides, use the ⇄ Swap button.

Extras that make a difference

There’s a live clock running at the bottom, showing you the current time in both PT and AET. This is especially useful if you're trying to coordinate something right now. You can also switch between 12-hour and 24-hour formats with a simple button press.

Another standout feature is the way it handles daylight saving time automatically. Whether it’s Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) or Pacific Standard Time (PST), or you're dealing with AEST and AEDT in Australia, the tool detects the correct status based on the input date and adjusts the time difference for you. No guesswork needed.

Common use case: Planning across the Pacific

Say you’re based in California and trying to schedule a weekly sync with your team in Brisbane. Without daylight saving, there's a 17-hour gap. But when both regions switch, that difference can shift to 18 or even 19 hours. This converter helps you nail the timing so no one ends up logging into a meeting in the middle of the night.

Small features with big impact

The tool also includes reset and now buttons for quick adjustments. You can reset the entire converter back to its defaults or pull in the current local time with a click. If you're someone who likes using keyboard shortcuts, the tool listens for key commands like “R” to reset or “F” to toggle time format, which makes repeated use much faster.

Skip the confusion, plan with confidence

This converter isn’t just about numbers, it’s about clarity. If you’ve ever tried to figure out whether “tomorrow at 9 AM in Sydney” means “today at what time in LA,” this tool saves you that mental gymnastics. Whether you’re organizing events, managing remote teams, or calling family on the other side of the world, it gives you the peace of mind that you’ve got it right.