AWST to SAST Converter
SAST is 6 hours behind AWST. 9:00 AM AWST = 3:00 AM SAST.
SAST is 6 hours behind AWST. To convert AWST to SAST, subtract 6 hours from the AWST time: 9:00 AM AWST = 3:00 AM SAST.
AWST (Australian Western Time) is used in Western Australia (Perth). SAST (South Africa Time) is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
AWST to SAST time conversion table
AWST to SAST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AWST | SAST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AWST | 6:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM AWST | 7:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM AWST | 8:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM AWST | 9:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM AWST | 10:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM AWST | 11:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM AWST | 12:00 AM SAST | night |
| 7:00 AM AWST | 1:00 AM SAST | night |
| 8:00 AM AWST | 2:00 AM SAST | night |
| 9:00 AM AWST | 3:00 AM SAST | night |
| 10:00 AM AWST | 4:00 AM SAST | night |
| 11:00 AM AWST | 5:00 AM SAST | night |
| 12:00 PM AWST | 6:00 AM SAST | — |
| 1:00 PM AWST | 7:00 AM SAST | — |
| 2:00 PM AWST | 8:00 AM SAST | — |
| 3:00 PM AWST | 9:00 AM SAST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM AWST | 10:00 AM SAST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM AWST | 11:00 AM SAST | — |
| 6:00 PM AWST | 12:00 PM SAST | — |
| 7:00 PM AWST | 1:00 PM SAST | — |
| 8:00 PM AWST | 2:00 PM SAST | — |
| 9:00 PM AWST | 3:00 PM SAST | — |
| 10:00 PM AWST | 4:00 PM SAST | — |
| 11:00 PM AWST | 5:00 PM SAST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AWST to SAST
Subtract 6 hours from the AWST time to get SAST.
Example: 9:00 AM AWST = 3:00 AM SAST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM AWST = 7:00 PM SAST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AWST and SAST
The time difference between AWST and SAST is 6 hours all year – SAST is behind AWST.
AWST and SAST during daylight saving time
- AWST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- SAST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+2 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AWST and SAST
AWST and SAST share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM AWST lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM SAST, inside working hours for both.
AWST to SAST FAQ
What is the time difference between AWST and SAST?
SAST is 6 hours behind AWST all year. 9:00 AM AWST = 3:00 AM SAST.
What is 9 AM AWST in SAST?
9:00 AM AWST is 3:00 AM SAST.
What is 12 PM (noon) AWST in SAST?
12:00 PM AWST is 6:00 AM SAST.
Is SAST ahead of or behind AWST?
SAST is 6 hours behind AWST, so it is earlier in SAST 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 SAST change for daylight saving time?
No. SAST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between AWST and SAST?
AWST and SAST share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM AWST lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM SAST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.