Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

GMT to AWST

+8h

GMT

GMTSOURCE

UTC+01:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

AWST

UTC+08:00

HH08

MM00

20:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

GMT

AWST

12:00 AM

7:00 AM

2:00 AM

9:00 AM

4:00 AM

11:00 AM

6:00 AM

1:00 PM

8:00 AM

3:00 PM

10:00 AM

5:00 PM

12:00 PM

7:00 PM

2:00 PM

9:00 PM

4:00 PM

11:00 PM

6:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

GMT and AWST on the World Map

The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

GMT Zone

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AWST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

GMT – Greenwich Mean Time

UTC+00:00

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.

Countries in GMT

United KingdomIrelandIcelandPortugal (mainland)GhanaSenegalMaliMauritaniaGambiaGuineaSierra LeoneLiberiaIvory CoastBurkina FasoMorocco (historically)

Major Cities in GMT

LondonDublinLisbonAccraReykjavikEdinburghCasablancaDakarBamakoAbidjanConakryFreetownMonrovia

Key Facts about GMT

•GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
•The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
•GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
•Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
•The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to BST

Learn more about GMT on Wikipedia

AWST – Australian Western Standard Time

UTC+08:00

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone for Western Australia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in AWST

Australia (Western Australia)

Major Cities in AWST

PerthMandurahBunburyGeraldton

Key Facts about AWST

•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.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about AWST on Wikipedia

Everything You Need to Know About GMT and AWST Time

GMT runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. That puts GMT 8 hours ahead of AWST — a difference of +8h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in GMT it is 5:00 PM in AWST. Midnight in GMT is 8:00 AM in AWST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

GMT to AWST time conversion table

GMT (GMT)	AWST (AWST)	Day
12:00 AM	8:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	2:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	3:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	4:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	5:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	8:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	11:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	1:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	2:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	5:00 AM	next day

Why people convert GMT to AWST time

Scheduling a call from GMT to AWST: a 10:00 AM start in GMT lands at 6:00 PM in AWST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +8h gap: GMT and AWST 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 AWST is 5:00 PM in GMT.
Coordinating a GMT-based team with AWST 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 GMT" 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 GMT takes the early slot, the next week AWST does.

About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.

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 GMT and AWST

With a +8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AWST opens at 9:00 AM AWST, which is 5:00 PM in GMT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

GMT and AWST have no shared working hours because of the +8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

GMT is 8 hours ahead of AWST (GMT UTC+00:00 → AWST UTC+08:00). 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

GMT

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

AWST

Does not observe DST

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between GMT and AWST?

GMT (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 8 hours ahead of AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +8h.

How do I convert GMT time to AWST time?

Add +8h to GMT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in GMT is 5:00 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 +8h offset from GMT.

What is the best time to call AWST from GMT?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in GMT, which is 9:00 PM in AWST.

Which is ahead, GMT or AWST?

GMT is 8 hours ahead of AWST. When it is 12:00 PM in GMT it is 8:00 PM in AWST.

Does daylight saving time affect the GMT–AWST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +8h offset between GMT and AWST is fixed all year.

Which other cities share GMT's time zone?

GMT also covers London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar and 5 more.

Which countries use GMT, GMT's zone?

GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and 7 more.

Is there a day difference between GMT and AWST?

Not normally. The +8h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between GMT and AWST?

AWST is +8h from GMT.

What timezone is GMT in?

GMT operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is AWST in?

AWST operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)?

GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, and 9 more countries.

Does GMT observe daylight saving time?

Yes, GMT switches to BST during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about GMT?

GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.