EST to AWST Converter
AWST is 13 hours ahead of EST. 9:00 AM EST = 10:00 PM AWST.
AWST is 13 hours ahead of EST at the moment. To convert EST to AWST, add 13 hours to the EST time: 9:00 AM EST = 10:00 PM AWST.
EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). AWST (Australian Western Time) is used in Western Australia (Perth).
EST to AWST time conversion table
EST to AWST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | AWST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 1:00 PM AWST | — |
| 1:00 AM EST | 2:00 PM AWST | — |
| 2:00 AM EST | 3:00 PM AWST | — |
| 3:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM AWST | — |
| 4:00 AM EST | 5:00 PM AWST | — |
| 5:00 AM EST | 6:00 PM AWST | — |
| 6:00 AM EST | 7:00 PM AWST | — |
| 7:00 AM EST | 8:00 PM AWST | — |
| 8:00 AM EST | 9:00 PM AWST | — |
| 9:00 AM EST | 10:00 PM AWST | night |
| 10:00 AM EST | 11:00 PM AWST | night |
| 11:00 AM EST | 12:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 12:00 PM EST | 1:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 1:00 PM EST | 2:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 2:00 PM EST | 3:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 3:00 PM EST | 4:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 4:00 PM EST | 5:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 5:00 PM EST | 6:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 6:00 PM EST | 7:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 7:00 PM EST | 8:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 8:00 PM EST | 9:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 9:00 PM EST | 10:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 10:00 PM EST | 11:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 11:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM AWST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EST to AWST
Add 13 hours to the EST time to get AWST.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 10:00 PM AWST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM EST = 11:00 AM AWST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EST and AWST
The time difference between EST 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: AWST is 13 hours ahead of EST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AWST is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: AWST is 13 hours ahead of EST.
EST and AWST during daylight saving time
- 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).
- AWST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between EST and AWST
EST and AWST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM EST, which is 8:00 PM AWST.
EST to AWST FAQ
What is the time difference between EST and AWST?
Right now AWST is 13 hours ahead of EST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EST in AWST?
9:00 AM EST is 10:00 PM AWST.
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in AWST?
12:00 PM EST is 1:00 AM AWST (next day).
Is AWST ahead of or behind EST?
AWST is 13 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in AWST than in EST.
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.
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 EST and AWST?
EST and AWST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM EST, which is 8:00 PM AWST.
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 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.