AWST to EET
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EETGreen 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 – 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.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •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.
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
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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.
What is the best time to call EET from AWST?
Call between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM AWST — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:00 AM EET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, AWST or EET?
AWST is 6 hours behind EET. When it is 12:00 PM in AWST it is 6:00 AM in EET.
Does daylight saving time affect the AWST–EET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -6h offset between AWST and EET is fixed all year.
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 EET?
Not normally. The -6h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between AWST and EET?
EET is -6h from AWST.
What timezone is AWST in?
AWST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is EET in?
EET 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 EET timezone?
Major cities in the EET timezone include Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv.
What is the UTC offset for EET?
Eastern European Time (EET) is at UTC+02:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EEST.
What should I know about the EET timezone?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
When is it midnight in AWST, what time is it in EET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AWST (AWST), it is -6h later in EET (EET).
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