Portugal to AWST
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WEST and AWST on the World Map
The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About Portugal and AWST Time
Portugal runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. That puts Portugal 7 hours ahead of AWST — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Portugal it is 4:00 PM in AWST. Midnight in Portugal is 7:00 AM in AWST.Portugal observes daylight saving time while AWST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Portugal to AWST time conversion table
| Portugal (WEST) | AWST (AWST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Portugal to AWST time
- Scheduling a call from Portugal to AWST: a 10:00 AM start in Portugal lands at 5:00 PM in AWST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Portugal and AWST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WEST time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Portugal viewers need 4:00 PM in AWST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 5:00 PM if the event is anchored to Portugal.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Portugal and need AWST colleagues present.
- Portugal: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +7h gap.
About WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
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 Portugal and AWST
Both Portugal and AWST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Portugal and AWST overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Portugal is 7 hours ahead of AWST (WEST UTC+01:00 → AWST UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Portugal
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
AWST
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Portugal and AWST?
Portugal (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 7 hours ahead of AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +7h.
How do I convert Portugal time to AWST time?
Add +7h to Portugal local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Portugal is 4:00 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 +7h offset from Portugal.
What is the best time to call AWST from Portugal?
Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WEST — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Portugal or AWST?
Portugal is 7 hours ahead of AWST. When it is 12:00 PM in Portugal it is 7:00 PM in AWST.
Do Portugal and AWST use different time zones?
Portugal (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while AWST uses AWST at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and Australia/Perth.
Does daylight saving time affect the Portugal–AWST difference?
Yes at the moment: Portugal is on daylight saving time and AWST is not, so the +7h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Portugal's time zone?
WEST also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
Which countries use WEST, Portugal's zone?
WEST is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Is there a day difference between Portugal and AWST?
Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Portugal and AWST?
AWST is +7h from Portugal.
What timezone is Portugal in?
Portugal operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AWST in?
AWST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use WET (Western European Time)?
WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Does WET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, WET switches to WEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about WET?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
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 Portugal, what time is it in AWST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Portugal (WET), it is +7h later in AWST (AWST).
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