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CAT and AWST on the World Map
The map below highlights the CAT (Central Africa Time) and AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CAT – Central Africa Time
UTC+02:00Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+02:00) covers Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and neighbouring countries.
- •Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving.
- •CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
- •It is the same offset as Central European Time in winter.
- •Harare is level with Johannesburg and one hour ahead of Lagos.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: CAT and AWST
CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. That puts CAT 6 hours ahead of AWST — a difference of +6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CAT it is 3:00 PM in AWST. Midnight in CAT is 6:00 AM in AWST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
CAT to AWST time conversion table
| CAT (CAT) | AWST (AWST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert CAT to AWST time
- Scheduling a call from CAT to AWST: a 10:00 AM start in CAT lands at 4:00 PM in AWST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both CAT and AWST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM CAT time (3:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in CAT is 2:00 AM in AWST makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +6h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from CAT and need AWST colleagues present.
About CAT (Central Africa Time)
Central Africa Time (CAT) is fixed at UTC+02:00 all year across a broad belt of southern and central Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so CAT never shifts. It is the same offset as South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and the winter version of Central European Time, which makes CAT a convenient bridge between African, European and Middle Eastern schedules — Harare is level with Johannesburg all year and one hour ahead of Lagos.
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.
Best time to call between CAT and AWST
Both CAT and AWST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CAT, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
CAT and AWST overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
CAT is 6 hours ahead of AWST (CAT UTC+02:00 → AWST UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CAT and AWST?
CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00) is 6 hours ahead of AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +6h.
How do I convert CAT time to AWST time?
Add +6h to CAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CAT is 3:00 PM in AWST.
What time is it in AWST right now?
AWST uses AWST at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +6h offset from CAT.
What is the best time to call AWST from CAT?
Call between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM CAT — that maps to 3:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, CAT or AWST?
CAT is 6 hours ahead of AWST. When it is 12:00 PM in CAT it is 6:00 PM in AWST.
Does daylight saving time affect the CAT–AWST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +6h offset between CAT and AWST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share CAT's time zone?
CAT also covers Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
Which countries use CAT, CAT's zone?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo (east).
Is there a day difference between CAT and AWST?
Not normally. The +6h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between CAT and AWST?
AWST is +6h from CAT.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AWST in?
AWST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use CAT (Central Africa Time)?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, and 1 more countries.
Does CAT observe daylight saving time?
No, CAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+02:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about CAT?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
Which cities are in the AWST timezone?
Major cities in the AWST timezone include Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury, Geraldton.
What is the UTC offset for AWST?
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the AWST timezone?
Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time. Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
When is it midnight in CAT, what time is it in AWST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in CAT (CAT), it is +6h later in AWST (AWST).
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