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.

Sydney to AWST

-2h

Sydney

AESTSOURCE

Australia · UTC+10:00DST observed

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

AWST

UTC+08:00

HH10

MM00

10:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Sydney

AWST

12:00 AM

10:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

12:00 AM

4:00 AM

2:00 AM

6:00 AM

4:00 AM

8:00 AM

6:00 AM

10:00 AM

8:00 AM

12:00 PM

10:00 AM

2:00 PM

12:00 PM

4:00 PM

2:00 PM

6:00 PM

4:00 PM

8:00 PM

6:00 PM

10:00 PM

8:00 PM

Green 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 Zone

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AWST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time

UTC+10:00

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in AEST

Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT)Papua New Guinea

Major Cities in AEST

SydneyMelbourneBrisbaneCanberraHobartGold Coast

Key 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.
•The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
•AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to AEDT

Learn more about AEST 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

About Sydney

Wikipedia

Sydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.

Population:5.4 million

Metro:5.4 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST

Currency:AUD (A$)

Stock Exchange:ASX (Australian Securities Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Sydney Opera HouseSydney Harbour BridgeBondi BeachDarling HarbourRoyal Botanic Garden

Did You Know?

Sydney is one of the first major cities to welcome the New Year.

Learn more about AEST timezone →

Everything You Need to Know About Sydney and AWST Time

Sydney 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 Sydney 2 hours behind AWST — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Sydney it is 7:00 AM in AWST. Midnight in Sydney is 10:00 PM in AWST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Sydney to AWST time conversion table

Sydney (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 Sydney to AWST time

Scheduling a call from Sydney to AWST: a 10:00 AM start in Sydney lands at 8:00 AM in AWST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Sydney 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.
Watching a live event or market open: Sydney viewers need 7:00 AM in AWST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:00 AM if the event is anchored to Sydney.

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 Sydney and need AWST colleagues present.
Sydney: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -2h gap.

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 Sydney and AWST

Both Sydney 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

Sydney and AWST share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Sydney 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

Sydney

❄ 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

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 Sydney and AWST?

Sydney (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 2 hours behind AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently -2h.

How do I convert Sydney time to AWST time?

Add -2h to Sydney local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Sydney 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 Sydney.

What is the best time to call AWST from Sydney?

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, Sydney or AWST?

Sydney is 2 hours behind AWST. When it is 12:00 PM in Sydney it is 10:00 AM in AWST.

Do Sydney and AWST use different time zones?

Sydney (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while AWST uses AWST at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Sydney and Australia/Perth.

Does daylight saving time affect the Sydney–AWST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h offset between Sydney and AWST is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Sydney's time zone?

AEST also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.

Which countries use AEST, Sydney's zone?

AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.

Is there a day difference between Sydney and AWST?

Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Sydney and AWST?

AWST is -2h from Sydney.

What timezone is Sydney in?

Sydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.