AEST to AWST Converter
AWST is 3 hours behind AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 6:00 AM AWST.
AWST is 3 hours behind AEDT at the moment. To convert AEST to AWST, subtract 3 hours from the AEST time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 6:00 AM AWST.
AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year. AWST (Australian Western Time) is used in Western Australia (Perth).
Queensland stays on AEST all year. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is not in force right now: New South Wales is currently on AEDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say AEDT.
AEST to AWST time conversion table
AEST to AWST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AEST | AWST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AEDT | 9:00 PM AWST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM AEDT | 10:00 PM AWST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM AEDT | 11:00 PM AWST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM AEDT | 12:00 AM AWST | night |
| 4:00 AM AEDT | 1:00 AM AWST | night |
| 5:00 AM AEDT | 2:00 AM AWST | night |
| 6:00 AM AEDT | 3:00 AM AWST | night |
| 7:00 AM AEDT | 4:00 AM AWST | night |
| 8:00 AM AEDT | 5:00 AM AWST | night |
| 9:00 AM AEDT | 6:00 AM AWST | — |
| 10:00 AM AEDT | 7:00 AM AWST | — |
| 11:00 AM AEDT | 8:00 AM AWST | — |
| 12:00 PM AEDT | 9:00 AM AWST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM AEDT | 10:00 AM AWST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM AEDT | 11:00 AM AWST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM AEDT | 12:00 PM AWST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM AEDT | 1:00 PM AWST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM AEDT | 2:00 PM AWST | — |
| 6:00 PM AEDT | 3:00 PM AWST | — |
| 7:00 PM AEDT | 4:00 PM AWST | — |
| 8:00 PM AEDT | 5:00 PM AWST | — |
| 9:00 PM AEDT | 6:00 PM AWST | — |
| 10:00 PM AEDT | 7:00 PM AWST | — |
| 11:00 PM AEDT | 8:00 PM AWST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AEST to AWST
Subtract 3 hours from the AEST time to get AWST.
Example: 9:00 AM AEDT = 6:00 AM AWST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM AEDT = 10:00 PM AWST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AEST and AWST
The time difference between AEST and AWST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: AWST is 3 hours behind of AEST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: AWST is 2 hours behind of AEST.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AWST is 3 hours behind of AEST.
AEST and AWST during daylight saving time
- AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
- AWST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AEST and AWST
AEST and AWST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM AWST, inside working hours for both.
AEST to AWST FAQ
What is the time difference between AEST and AWST?
Right now AWST is 3 hours behind AEDT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AEST in AWST?
9:00 AM AEDT is 6:00 AM AWST.
What is 12 PM (noon) AEST in AWST?
12:00 PM AEDT is 9:00 AM AWST.
Is AWST ahead of or behind AEST?
AWST is 3 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in AWST than in AEST.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
Does AWST change for daylight saving time?
No. AWST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between AEST and AWST?
AEST and AWST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM AWST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.