AEST to AWST
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AWSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEST and AWST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
- •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
- •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
- •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
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.
Understanding the -2h Gap: AEST vs AWST
AEST runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. That puts AEST 2 hours behind AWST — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AEST it is 7:00 AM in AWST. Midnight in AEST is 10:00 PM in AWST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AEST to AWST time conversion table
| AEST (AEST) | AWST (AWST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert AEST to AWST time
- Scheduling a call from AEST to AWST: a 10:00 AM start in AEST lands at 8:00 AM in AWST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both AEST and AWST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEST time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM AWST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in AEST is 6:00 PM in AWST makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from AEST and need AWST colleagues present.
About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.
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 AEST and AWST
Both AEST and AWST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AWST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
AEST and AWST share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
AEST is 2 hours behind AWST (AEST UTC+10:00 → AWST UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AEST
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
AWST
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AEST and AWST?
AEST (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 2 hours behind AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert AEST time to AWST time?
Add -2h to AEST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AEST is 7:00 AM 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 -2h offset from AEST.
What is the best time to call AWST from AEST?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AWST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, AEST or AWST?
AEST is 2 hours behind AWST. When it is 12:00 PM in AEST it is 10:00 AM in AWST.
Does daylight saving time affect the AEST–AWST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h offset between AEST and AWST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AEST's time zone?
AEST also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
Which countries use AEST, AEST's zone?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Is there a day difference between AEST and AWST?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between AEST and AWST?
AWST is -2h from AEST.
What timezone is AEST in?
AEST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AWST in?
AWST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Does AEST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEST switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEST?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
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 AEST, what time is it in AWST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AEST (AEST), it is -2h later in AWST (AWST).
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