AWST to AEST
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AESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AWST and AEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) and AEST (Australian Eastern Standard 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.
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.
Understanding the +2h Gap: AWST vs AEST
AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. AEST runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. That puts AWST 2 hours ahead of AEST — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AWST it is 11:00 AM in AEST. Midnight in AWST is 2:00 AM in AEST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AWST to AEST time conversion table
| AWST (AWST) | AEST (AEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert AWST to AEST time
- Scheduling a call from AWST to AEST: a 10:00 AM start in AWST lands at 12:00 PM in AEST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both AWST and AEST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM AWST time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a AWST-based team with AEST contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AWST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AWST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from AWST and need AEST 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 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.
Best time to call between AWST and AEST
Both AWST and AEST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AWST, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
AWST and AEST share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM AWST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
AWST is 2 hours ahead of AEST (AWST UTC+08:00 → AEST UTC+10:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AWST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AWST and AEST?
AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00) is 2 hours ahead of AEST (AEST, UTC+10:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert AWST time to AEST time?
Add +2h to AWST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AWST is 11:00 AM in AEST.
What time is it in AEST right now?
AEST uses AEST at UTC+10:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +2h offset from AWST.
What is the best time to call AEST from AWST?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM AWST — that maps to 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, AWST or AEST?
AWST is 2 hours ahead of AEST. When it is 12:00 PM in AWST it is 2:00 PM in AEST.
Does daylight saving time affect the AWST–AEST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h offset between AWST and AEST 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 AEST?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between AWST and AEST?
AEST is +2h from AWST.
What timezone is AWST in?
AWST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AEST in?
AEST 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 AEST timezone?
Major cities in the AEST timezone include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
What is the UTC offset for AEST?
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is at UTC+10:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AEDT.
What should I know about the AEST timezone?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
When is it midnight in AWST, what time is it in AEST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AWST (AWST), it is +2h later in AEST (AEST).
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