AWST to EST Converter
EST is 13 hours behind AWST. 9:00 AM AWST = 8:00 PM EST (previous day).
EST is 13 hours behind AWST at the moment. To convert AWST to EST, subtract 13 hours from the AWST time: 9:00 AM AWST = 8:00 PM EST (previous day).
AWST (Australian Western Time) is used in Western Australia (Perth). EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year).
AWST to EST time conversion table
AWST to EST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AWST | EST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AWST | 11:00 AM EST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM AWST | 12:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM AWST | 1:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM AWST | 2:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM AWST | 3:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM AWST | 4:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM AWST | 5:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM AWST | 6:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM AWST | 7:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM AWST | 8:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 10:00 AM AWST | 9:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 11:00 AM AWST | 10:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 12:00 PM AWST | 11:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 1:00 PM AWST | 12:00 AM EST | night |
| 2:00 PM AWST | 1:00 AM EST | night |
| 3:00 PM AWST | 2:00 AM EST | night |
| 4:00 PM AWST | 3:00 AM EST | night |
| 5:00 PM AWST | 4:00 AM EST | night |
| 6:00 PM AWST | 5:00 AM EST | night |
| 7:00 PM AWST | 6:00 AM EST | — |
| 8:00 PM AWST | 7:00 AM EST | — |
| 9:00 PM AWST | 8:00 AM EST | — |
| 10:00 PM AWST | 9:00 AM EST | — |
| 11:00 PM AWST | 10:00 AM EST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AWST to EST
Subtract 13 hours from the AWST time to get EST.
Example: 9:00 AM AWST = 8:00 PM EST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM AWST = 12:00 PM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AWST and EST
The time difference between AWST and EST 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 – 7 Mar 2026: EST is 13 hours behind of AWST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: EST is 12 hours behind of AWST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: EST is 13 hours behind of AWST.
AWST and EST during daylight saving time
- AWST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
Best time for a meeting between AWST and EST
AWST and EST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AWST, which is 6:00 PM EST.
AWST to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between AWST and EST?
Right now EST is 13 hours behind AWST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AWST in EST?
9:00 AM AWST is 8:00 PM EST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) AWST in EST?
12:00 PM AWST is 11:00 PM EST (previous day).
Is EST ahead of or behind AWST?
EST is 13 hours behind AWST, so it is earlier in EST than in AWST.
Does AWST change for daylight saving time?
No. AWST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between AWST and EST?
AWST and EST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AWST, which is 6:00 PM EST.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.