AWST to Toronto
-12hAWST
AWSTSOURCEToronto
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AWST and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) and EDT (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.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
About Toronto
WikipediaToronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.
Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world - over 50% of residents were born outside Canada.
Time Conversion Guide: AWST to Toronto
AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. Toronto runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts AWST 12 hours behind Toronto — a difference of -12h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AWST it is 9:00 PM in Toronto on the previous day. Midnight in AWST is 12:00 PM in Toronto.Toronto observes daylight saving time while AWST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
AWST to Toronto time conversion table
| AWST (AWST) | Toronto (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert AWST to Toronto time
- Scheduling a call from AWST to Toronto: a 10:00 AM start in AWST lands at 10:00 PM in Toronto the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -12h gap: AWST and Toronto 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 Toronto is 9:00 PM in AWST.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Toronto local time against AWST keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -12h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AWST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -12h gap is not.
- With a -12h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AWST takes the early slot, the next week Toronto does.
- Toronto: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
Best time to call between AWST and Toronto
With a -12h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Toronto opens at 9:00 AM EDT, which is 9:00 PM in AWST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AWST and Toronto have no shared working hours because of the -12h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AWST is 12 hours behind Toronto (AWST UTC+08:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). 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
AWST
Does not observe DST
Toronto
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AWST and Toronto?
AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00) is 12 hours behind Toronto (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -12h.
How do I convert AWST time to Toronto time?
Add -12h to AWST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AWST is 9:00 PM in Toronto (previous day).
What time is it in Toronto right now?
Toronto uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -12h offset from AWST.
What is the best time to call Toronto from AWST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -12h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AWST, which is 1:00 AM in Toronto.
Which is behind, AWST or Toronto?
AWST is 12 hours behind Toronto. When it is 12:00 PM in AWST it is 12:00 AM in Toronto.
Do AWST and Toronto use different time zones?
AWST uses AWST at UTC+08:00, while Toronto (Canada) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Perth and America/Toronto.
Does daylight saving time affect the AWST–Toronto difference?
Yes at the moment: Toronto is on daylight saving time and AWST is not, so the -12h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 Toronto?
Sometimes. The -12h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in AWST already falls on the in Toronto.
What is the time difference between AWST and Toronto?
Toronto is -12h from AWST.
What timezone is AWST in?
AWST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Toronto in?
Toronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.
What are the business hours in Toronto?
Standard business hours in Toronto are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
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 EST timezone?
Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.
What should I know about the EST timezone?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
When is it midnight in AWST, what time is it in Toronto?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AWST (AWST), it is -12h later in Toronto (EST).
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