Perth Time: Everything You Need to Know
Current Time in Perth
The current time in Perth, Western Australia, is 12 hours ahead of New York and 13 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Perth is located in the Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) zone.
Daylight Saving Time
Perth does not observe daylight saving time. This means that the time in Perth remains the same throughout the year.
Time Zone History
In 1895, Perth adopted Western Australian Time (WAT), which was 8 hours ahead of UTC. In 1942, WAT was changed to AWST, which is 8 hours and 45 minutes ahead of UTC. In 1983, AWST was changed to its current offset of 8 hours ahead of UTC.
Area Codes
The area code for Perth is 08.
Weather
Perth has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The average temperature in January is 25°C (77°F), while the average temperature in July is 12°C (54°F).
Important Dates for 2024
- January 1: New Year's Day
- April 15: Good Friday
- April 17: Easter Sunday
- June 11: Queen's Birthday
- December 25: Christmas Day
- December 26: Boxing Day
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