AWST to WET
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AWST and WET on the World Map
The map below highlights the AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) and WET (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.
Everything You Need to Know About AWST and WET Time
AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts AWST 8 hours behind WET — a difference of -8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AWST it is 1:00 AM in WET. Midnight in AWST is 4:00 PM in WET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AWST to WET time conversion table
| AWST (AWST) | WET (WET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert AWST to WET time
- Scheduling a call from AWST to WET: a 10:00 AM start in AWST lands at 2:00 AM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -8h gap: AWST and WET have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in WET is 1:00 AM in AWST.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in AWST is 12:00 PM in WET 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 -8h gap is not.
- With a -8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AWST takes the early slot, the next week WET does.
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 WET
With a -8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. WET opens at 9:00 AM WET, which is 1:00 AM in AWST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AWST and WET have no shared working hours because of the -8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AWST is 8 hours behind WET (AWST UTC+08:00 → WET UTC+00:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AWST
Does not observe DST
WET
☀ 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 WET?
AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00) is 8 hours behind WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -8h.
How do I convert AWST time to WET time?
Add -8h to AWST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AWST is 1:00 AM in WET.
What time is it in WET right now?
WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -8h offset from AWST.
What is the best time to call WET from AWST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AWST, which is 5:00 AM in WET.
Which is behind, AWST or WET?
AWST is 8 hours behind WET. When it is 12:00 PM in AWST it is 4:00 AM in WET.
Does daylight saving time affect the AWST–WET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -8h offset between AWST and WET 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 WET?
Not normally. The -8h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between AWST and WET?
WET is -8h from AWST.
What timezone is AWST in?
AWST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is WET in?
WET 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 WET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AWST (AWST), it is -8h later in WET (WET).
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