AWST to Portugal
-7hAWST
AWSTSOURCEPortugal
WESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AWST and WEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) and WEST (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AWST – Australian Western Standard Time
UTC+08:00Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone for Western Australia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
- •AWST is the same offset as China Standard Time and Singapore Time.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
Comparing Time Zones: AWST and Portugal
AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. Portugal runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts AWST 7 hours behind Portugal — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AWST it is 2:00 AM in Portugal. Midnight in AWST is 5:00 PM in Portugal.Portugal observes daylight saving time while AWST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
AWST to Portugal time conversion table
| AWST (AWST) | Portugal (WEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert AWST to Portugal time
- Scheduling a call from AWST to Portugal: a 10:00 AM start in AWST lands at 3:00 AM in Portugal, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both AWST and Portugal are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM AWST time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in AWST is 1:00 PM in Portugal makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AWST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from AWST and need Portugal colleagues present.
- Portugal: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is used in Western Australia. WA does not observe daylight saving time, having rejected it in multiple referendums. Perth is the most remote major city in the world.
About WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
Best time to call between AWST and Portugal
Both AWST and Portugal sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
AWST and Portugal overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
AWST is 7 hours behind Portugal (AWST UTC+08:00 → WEST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AWST
Does not observe DST
Portugal
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AWST and Portugal?
AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00) is 7 hours behind Portugal (WEST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert AWST time to Portugal time?
Add -7h to AWST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AWST is 2:00 AM in Portugal.
What time is it in Portugal right now?
Portugal uses WEST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -7h offset from AWST.
What is the best time to call Portugal from AWST?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM AWST — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, AWST or Portugal?
AWST is 7 hours behind Portugal. When it is 12:00 PM in AWST it is 5:00 AM in Portugal.
Do AWST and Portugal use different time zones?
AWST uses AWST at UTC+08:00, while Portugal (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Perth and Europe/Lisbon.
Does daylight saving time affect the AWST–Portugal difference?
Yes at the moment: Portugal is on daylight saving time and AWST is not, so the -7h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share AWST's time zone?
AWST also covers Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury, Geraldton.
Which countries use AWST, AWST's zone?
AWST is used in Australia (Western Australia).
Is there a day difference between AWST and Portugal?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between AWST and Portugal?
Portugal is -7h from AWST.
What timezone is AWST in?
AWST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Portugal in?
Portugal operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)?
AWST is used in Australia (Western Australia).
Does AWST observe daylight saving time?
No, AWST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about AWST?
Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time. Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
Which cities are in the WET timezone?
Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
What is the UTC offset for WET?
Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.
What should I know about the WET timezone?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
When is it midnight in AWST, what time is it in Portugal?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AWST (AWST), it is -7h later in Portugal (WET).
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