Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

AWST to EET

-6h

AWST

AWSTSOURCE

UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

EET

UTC+03:00☀ DST active

HH06

MM00

06:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

AWST

EET

12:00 AM

7:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

9:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

1:00 AM

8:00 AM

3:00 AM

10:00 AM

5:00 AM

12:00 PM

7:00 AM

2:00 PM

9:00 AM

4:00 PM

11:00 AM

6:00 PM

1:00 PM

8:00 PM

3:00 PM

10:00 PM

5:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

AWST and EET on the World Map

The map below highlights the AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) and EET (Eastern European Time) timezone regions across the globe.

AWST Zone

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EET Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

AWST – Australian Western Standard Time

UTC+08:00

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone for Western Australia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in AWST

Australia (Western Australia)

Major Cities in AWST

PerthMandurahBunburyGeraldton

Key Facts about AWST

•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.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about AWST on Wikipedia

EET – Eastern European Time

UTC+02:00

Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in EET

FinlandGreeceRomaniaBulgariaUkraineEgyptIsraelLebanonJordanLithuaniaLatviaEstoniaMoldovaLibyaSyriaPalestineCyprus

Major Cities in EET

CairoAthensHelsinkiBucharestKyivSofiaJerusalemTel AvivBeirutVilniusRigaTallinn

Key Facts about EET

•EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
•Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
•Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
•Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to EEST

Learn more about EET on Wikipedia

Comparing Time Zones: AWST and EET

AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. EET runs on Eastern European Time (EET) at UTC+02:00. That puts AWST 6 hours behind EET — a difference of -6h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AWST it is 3:00 AM in EET. Midnight in AWST is 6:00 PM in EET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

AWST to EET time conversion table

AWST (AWST)	EET (EET)	Day
12:00 AM	6:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	12:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	1:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	2:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	3:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	6:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	9:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	11:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	12:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	3:00 PM	same day

Why people convert AWST to EET time

Scheduling a call from AWST to EET: a 10:00 AM start in AWST lands at 4:00 AM in EET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both AWST and EET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM AWST time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM EET). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: AWST viewers need 3:00 AM in EET to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 6:00 AM if the event is anchored to AWST.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AWST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -6h gap is not.
Block 3:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from AWST and need EET colleagues present.

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 EET (Eastern European Time)

Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.

Best time to call between AWST and EET

Both AWST and EET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 3:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM EET. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

AWST and EET overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

AWST is 6 hours behind EET (AWST UTC+08:00 → EET UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

AWST

Does not observe DST

EET

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between AWST and EET?

AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00) is 6 hours behind EET (EET, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -6h.

How do I convert AWST time to EET time?

Add -6h to AWST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AWST is 3:00 AM in EET.

What time is it in EET right now?

EET uses EET at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -6h offset from AWST.