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Australian Western Standard Time
IANA identifier Australia/Perth, standard offset UTC+08:00.
- IANA identifier
- Australia/Perth
- Standard offset
- UTC+08:00
- Daylight-saving offset
- UTC+08:00
- Countries using it
- 1
Offsets come from the IANA time zone database. Some zones switch between the standard and daylight-saving offset during the year.
Countries using Australia/Perth
Frequently asked questions
What is the IANA identifier for Australian Western Standard Time?
The IANA time zone identifier for Australian Western Standard Time is Australia/Perth. IANA identifiers are the stable names software and servers use, because they never change meaning with daylight saving time.
What is the standard UTC offset for Australia/Perth?
The standard offset for Australia/Perth is UTC+08:00. This means local time is +08:00 ahead of UTC during standard time.
Does Australia/Perth observe daylight saving time?
No. Australia/Perth stays at UTC+08:00 year-round and does not observe daylight saving time.
What is an IANA time zone identifier?
An IANA identifier is a stable, unambiguous name for a time zone written as Area/Location, such as Australia/Perth. Unlike abbreviations such as EST, IANA identifiers never become ambiguous, which is why they are used by servers and databases.
How many countries use Australia/Perth?
Australia/Perth is used by 1 published country, listed on this page.