Ethiopia to AWST
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EAT and AWST on the World Map
The map below highlights the EAT (East Africa Time) and AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EAT – East Africa Time
UTC+03:00East Africa Time (EAT) is the time zone for East Africa, 3 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'.
- •Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
- •EAT is the same offset as MSK (Moscow Time).
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.
Time Conversion Guide: Ethiopia to AWST
Ethiopia runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. That puts Ethiopia 5 hours ahead of AWST — a difference of +5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Ethiopia it is 2:00 PM in AWST. Midnight in Ethiopia is 5:00 AM in AWST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Ethiopia to AWST time conversion table
| Ethiopia (EAT) | AWST (AWST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Ethiopia to AWST time
- Scheduling a call from Ethiopia to AWST: a 10:00 AM start in Ethiopia lands at 3:00 PM in AWST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Ethiopia and AWST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EAT time (2:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Ethiopia viewers need 2:00 PM in AWST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 7:00 PM if the event is anchored to Ethiopia.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +5h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Ethiopia and need AWST colleagues present.
About EAT (East Africa Time)
East Africa Time (EAT) is used in the countries of East Africa including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and others. EAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Moscow Standard Time (MSK).
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 Ethiopia and AWST
Both Ethiopia and AWST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EAT, which is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Ethiopia and AWST overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Ethiopia is 5 hours ahead of AWST (EAT UTC+03:00 → AWST UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Ethiopia and AWST?
Ethiopia (EAT, UTC+03:00) is 5 hours ahead of AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +5h.
How do I convert Ethiopia time to AWST time?
Add +5h to Ethiopia local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Ethiopia is 2:00 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 +5h offset from Ethiopia.
What is the best time to call AWST from Ethiopia?
Call between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EAT — that maps to 2:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Ethiopia or AWST?
Ethiopia is 5 hours ahead of AWST. When it is 12:00 PM in Ethiopia it is 5:00 PM in AWST.
Do Ethiopia and AWST use different time zones?
Ethiopia (Ethiopia) uses EAT at UTC+03:00, while AWST uses AWST at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Addis_Ababa and Australia/Perth.
Does daylight saving time affect the Ethiopia–AWST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +5h offset between Ethiopia and AWST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Ethiopia's time zone?
EAT also covers Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu, Antananarivo.
Which countries use EAT, Ethiopia's zone?
EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, Eritrea, Djibouti.
Is there a day difference between Ethiopia and AWST?
Not normally. The +5h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Ethiopia and AWST?
AWST is +5h from Ethiopia.
What timezone is Ethiopia in?
Ethiopia operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AWST in?
AWST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use EAT (East Africa Time)?
EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, and 2 more countries.
Does EAT observe daylight saving time?
No, EAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about EAT?
Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'. Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
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 Ethiopia, what time is it in AWST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Ethiopia (EAT), it is +5h later in AWST (AWST).
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