AWST — Australian Western Standard Time
UTC+08:00 · 8 hours ahead of UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | AWST |
| Full name | Australian Western Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+08:00 |
| IANA identifier | Australia/Perth |
| DST | Not observed |
Time Difference from AWST
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +12h |
| Chicago | +13h |
| Los Angeles | +15h |
| London | +7h |
| Paris | +6h |
| Moscow | +5h |
| Dubai | +4h |
| Mumbai | +2h 30m |
| Bangkok | +1h |
| Shanghai | Same time |
| Tokyo | -1h |
| Sydney | -2h |
| Auckland | -4h |
Using AWST in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently evening in AWST, which is near the edge of the workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Shanghai: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM AWST equals 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | AWST | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Sydney | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:30 AM-2:30 PM |
| Auckland | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert AWST to Other Time Zones
About AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)
AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +08:00, meaning it is 8 hours ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Australia/Perth. It is used in 8 countries, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and others.
AWST does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +08:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in AWST include Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AWST?
AWST stands for Australian Western Standard Time. It is 8 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+08:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Australia/Perth.
What is the current time in AWST?
The current AWST time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. AWST is UTC+08:00, which is 8 hours ahead of UTC.
Does AWST observe daylight saving time?
No, AWST does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +08:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use AWST?
Countries and regions using AWST include Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan.
How do I convert AWST to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert AWST to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between AWST and 13 major world cities.