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Time Difference: Los Angeles to Perth

🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
vs
🇦🇺PerthUTC+8
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Los Angeles, US
Mon, Jul 20
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Perth, Australia
Tue, Jul 21

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Time Difference
15 hours
Perth is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles vs Perth timezone guide

Los Angeles (US) uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone at UTC-8, while Perth (Australia) uses Australia/Perth at UTC+8. This means Perth is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Los Angeles and Perth

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Perth do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

Los AngelesPerthStatus
6am9pmLos Angeles early, Perth evening
7am10pmLos Angeles early, Perth late evening
8am11pmLos Angeles early, Perth late evening
9am12amLos Angeles working hours, Perth asleep
10am1amLos Angeles working hours, Perth asleep
11am2amLos Angeles working hours, Perth asleep
12pm3amLos Angeles working hours, Perth asleep
1pm4amLos Angeles working hours, Perth asleep
2pm5amLos Angeles working hours, Perth asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amLos Angeles evening, Perth early
6pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1pmLos Angeles late evening, Perth working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Los Angeles and Perth

Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Perth does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Los Angeles's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Perth
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Perth
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Perth

Distance between Los Angeles and Perth

Great-circle distance
15,024 km
Direct flight time
~18h 41m

Los Angeles and Perth are 15,024 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~18h 41m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Perth?
The current time difference is 15 hours. Los Angeles is currently 15 hours behind Perth.
Is Los Angeles ahead of Perth?
No. Los Angeles is currently 15 hours behind Perth.
What time is it in Perth when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 12am in Perth.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Perth?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Perth do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Los Angeles and Perth observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Perth does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Los Angeles and Perth?
Los Angeles and Perth are 15,024 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 18 hours 41 minutes.