AEST to AWST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- June 20, 2025

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Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

UTC+10 • Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST)

UTC+8 • Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (AEST): +10:00

UTC Offset (AWST): +08:00

DST Status: --

AEST Time: --

AWST Time: --

Time Format:

Current AEST: --:--:--

Current AWST: --:--:--

🇦🇺 AEST changes to AEDT (UTC+11) during daylight saving (October-April). AWST never observes daylight saving and always remains UTC+8.

AEST to AWST Conversion Guide

What is AEST to AWST Conversion?

AEST to AWST conversion helps you translate time between Australian Eastern Standard Time and Australian Western Standard Time zones. AEST is UTC+10 (or UTC+11 during daylight saving as AEDT), while AWST is always UTC+8 and never changes for daylight saving time.

Time Zone Information

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): Used in NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, and ACT including Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. UTC+10 standard time, becomes AEDT (UTC+11) during daylight saving.

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST): Used throughout Western Australia including Perth, Mandurah, and Bunbury. Always UTC+8 with no daylight saving time adjustments.

Time Difference: AEST is typically 2 hours ahead of AWST, or 3 hours ahead when AEST becomes AEDT during daylight saving.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

Standard Period (AEST): April to October - AEST is 2 hours ahead of AWST

Daylight Saving Period (AEDT): October to April - AEDT is 3 hours ahead of AWST

Western Australia: No daylight saving time - always UTC+8 year-round

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours (Standard Time)

AEST 9:00 AM → AWST 7:00 AM

AEST 5:00 PM → AWST 3:00 PM

2 hour time difference during standard time

Business Hours (Daylight Saving)

AEDT 9:00 AM → AWST 6:00 AM

AEDT 5:00 PM → AWST 2:00 PM

3 hour time difference during daylight saving

Meeting Planning

Best AEST Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Converts to AWST: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Ideal overlap for business meetings

Event Scheduling

AEST Midnight: 10:00 PM AWST (previous day)

AEST Noon: 10:00 AM AWST

Perfect for cross-country events

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• Remember AWST never changes - it's always 8 hours ahead of UTC throughout the year

• AEST becomes AEDT during daylight saving, increasing the time difference to 3 hours

• Business meetings work best when AEST is between 10 AM - 3 PM for AWST business hours

• Queensland (AEST) never observes daylight saving, maintaining a constant 2-hour difference

• Use 24-hour format to avoid AM/PM confusion when scheduling across Australia

• Daylight saving transitions occur on first Sunday in October (starts) and April (ends)

Convert Between AEST and AWST

What this tool actually does

If you're trying to figure out what time it is in Perth when it’s 3:00 PM in Sydney, this calculator has your back. It’s built specifically to convert time between Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) and Australian Western Standard Time (AWST). You can set a date and time in one zone, and it will instantly show you the correct equivalent in the other. Bonus: it also accounts for daylight saving changes on the east coast, so you won’t get tripped up between October and April.

Why this is worth using

Whether you're scheduling meetings across Australia, coordinating with friends or family in another state, or simply double-checking TV broadcast times, having a fast way to compare east and west coast clocks saves you the mental gymnastics. Especially when daylight saving throws a curveball. This tool eliminates confusion by handling all of that in the background for you.

Using the converter step by step

1. Pick your starting timezone

The converter starts with AEST (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane) as the default, but you can switch to AWST (Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury) using the dropdown menu. You can also use the "Swap" button to flip the direction of the conversion with one click.

2. Choose your date and time

Select the date and exact time you want to convert. If you're just interested in the current time, hit the “Now” button and it fills everything in for you automatically.

3. Get the result

If auto-convert is on (which it is by default), the result updates as soon as you change the input. Otherwise, you can click the “Convert Time” button to see the output. It displays both the time and date in the opposite timezone, along with helpful details like the time difference, UTC offsets, and whether daylight saving is active.

4. Adjust your preferences

You’ll find extra options under “Conversion Settings.” Want to make sure daylight saving is factored in? That’s already turned on. Prefer to see the UTC offset, like +10:00 or +8:00? Just tick the “Show UTC Offset” box. All of these settings update the display on the fly.

Extra features that come in handy

Live clocks for both zones

At the bottom, you’ll see the current live time in both AEST and AWST. This updates every second and always shows you the real-time difference between the two zones, no matter the season.

Time format toggle

If you prefer the 24-hour clock (like 14:30 instead of 2:30 PM), you can switch with one tap using the “12 Hour / 24 Hour” toggle. It updates everything, including the live clocks and your conversion results.

Smart handling of daylight saving

Daylight saving in Australia starts on the first Sunday of October and ends on the first Sunday of April. The tool checks the date you’ve entered and automatically decides if AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) should apply instead of AEST. No need to guess.

Keyboard shortcuts built in

Enter or Space: Convert time
R: Reset everything
S: Swap zones
N: Set to current time
F: Toggle time format

As long as you’re not typing in a field, these shortcuts will work right away.

If something looks off, check this

Not seeing results?

Make sure you’ve picked both a date and a time. If either is blank, the conversion won’t run. Also, check whether “Auto Convert” is turned off - you might just need to hit the convert button manually.

Why does it say AEDT instead of AEST?

That means your selected date falls within daylight saving time, so the eastern zone is operating on UTC+11 instead of UTC+10. It’s doing the math for you - you don’t need to change anything yourself.

Why is the offset showing as just +10 instead of +10:00?

The “Show UTC Offset” option controls this. If it’s off, you’ll get the shorter version. Tick the box if you want to see the full hours and minutes.

Keep every timezone check quick and accurate

This tool keeps things straightforward: you pick a time, and it handles the rest. Whether you're planning a call, catching a broadcast, or just double-checking the time on the other side of the country, you can get a clear answer in seconds. No mental math, no outdated charts, just a quick way to stay in sync.