AWST to AEST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- June 28, 2025

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Australian Western Standard Time (AWST)

UTC+8 • Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

UTC+10 • Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (AWST): +08:00

UTC Offset (AEST): +10:00

DST Status: --

AWST Time: --

AEST Time: --

Time Format:

Current AWST: --:--:--

Current AEST: --:--:--

🇦🇺 AWST never observes daylight saving time and is always UTC+8. AEST is UTC+10 and switches to AEDT (UTC+11) during summer months.

AWST to AEST Conversion Guide

What is AWST to AEST Conversion?

AWST to AEST conversion helps you translate time between Australian Western Standard Time and Australian Eastern Standard Time zones. AWST is always UTC+8 and never changes for daylight saving time. AEST is UTC+10 during standard time and switches to AEDT (UTC+11) during summer. The time difference varies between 2 hours (AWST to AEST) and 3 hours (AWST to AEDT) depending on the season.

Time Zone Information

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

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 period.

Time Difference: AEST is 2 hours ahead of AWST during standard time, and 3 hours ahead during daylight saving (AEDT). The difference changes twice yearly with eastern states' daylight saving transitions.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

Western Australia (AWST): Never observes daylight saving time - AWST remains UTC+8 throughout the year

Eastern Australia: Observes daylight saving from first Sunday in October to first Sunday in April, switching between AEST (UTC+10) and AEDT (UTC+11)

Variable Difference: The time difference changes from 2 hours (AWST to AEST) to 3 hours (AWST to AEDT) during eastern summer months

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours (Standard Time)

AWST 9:00 AM → AEST 11:00 AM

AWST 5:00 PM → AEST 7:00 PM

Good overlap for business meetings

Business Hours (Daylight Saving)

AWST 9:00 AM → AEDT 12:00 PM

AWST 4:00 PM → AEDT 7:00 PM

Extended time difference during AEDT

Meeting Planning

Best AWST Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Converts to AEST/AEDT: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Excellent business hours overlap

Travel Planning

AWST Departure: 8:00 AM

AEST Arrival: 10:00 AM (same day)

Easy to calculate flight times

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• AEST is 2 hours ahead of AWST in winter, 3 hours ahead during AEDT in summer

• Western Australia consistently rejected daylight saving in multiple referendums

• Eastern states observe daylight saving from first Sunday in October to first Sunday in April

• Business hours overlap well - morning AWST corresponds to late morning/midday AEST/AEDT

• Queensland doesn't observe daylight saving, so it stays aligned with AEST year-round

• Popular cities: Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra

Convert Between AWST and AEST

If you've ever tried setting up a meeting between Perth and Sydney, you already know how tricky it can be. This time conversion calculator helps you line things up clearly by converting between Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) and Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Whether you're organizing a video call, booking a flight, or just figuring out what time it is on the other side of the country, this tool sorts it out in seconds.

Simple Controls to Get You Started

The calculator opens with a clear layout. You’ll see one time input section and one result section, labeled by time zone. By default, the tool starts in AWST (Perth time), but you can switch it to AEST (Sydney time) with just a click. Input a date and time using the date and time pickers, or hit “Now” to auto-fill with the current time in your selected zone.

You also get a dropdown to switch the input zone between Perth (AWST) and Sydney (AEST). Whichever you choose, the output will be the other zone, so you're always converting between the two.

Instant Results, Even While You Type

One checkbox you’ll see is labeled “Auto Convert.” Leave this turned on and the tool updates the conversion live as you type. No need to hit Convert every time you tweak the minutes. Just make a change and watch the result adjust below.

Need to double-check your numbers? Hit the “Convert Time” button manually instead, and you’re good. There's also a “Swap” button that flips the input and output zones in one go, useful when your planning direction changes.

Understand What’s Happening Behind the Scenes

Handles Daylight Saving Automatically

Because only eastern states observe daylight saving time, the difference between AWST and AEST can shift. This tool handles it for you. It checks whether Sydney is in daylight saving mode (AEDT) and adjusts the conversion from a 2-hour gap to a 3-hour one. You’ll even see this displayed clearly with a “DST Status” label and the right UTC offsets for each side.

UTC Offsets and Seconds Display

If you need a more technical view, turn on “Show UTC Offset.” This adds precise offset values like +08:00 or +11:00 next to each time. And if you're timing something down to the second, flip on “Show Seconds” to reveal the full time format.

Pick Between 12-Hour and 24-Hour Clocks

A toggle button lets you switch how the times are shown. Prefer AM/PM? Stick with 12-hour. Want a cleaner, military-style readout? Go with 24-hour format. It updates instantly across all time displays, including the live clocks.

Where This Really Comes in Handy

If you're in Perth planning a video call with colleagues in Sydney, this tool helps you pick a time that works for everyone. For example, a 9 AM start in Perth shows as 11 AM in Sydney during standard time—or noon during daylight saving. No guesswork needed.

Some Helpful Tips to Keep in Mind

AEST is 2 hours ahead of AWST in winter, 3 hours ahead when daylight saving is active in the east (AEDT).
Western Australia (AWST) never changes for daylight saving, so its time is stable year-round.
The tool covers major cities like Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. It’s especially helpful during Australia’s seasonal time shift period.
You can use keyboard shortcuts too: press N to fill the current time, R to reset, F to switch between 12/24-hour format, and S to swap zones.

Keep Your Schedule in Sync, Coast to Coast

This time conversion calculator makes cross-country planning a whole lot easier. With clear time zone labels, daylight saving awareness, and options like auto-convert and offset display, you’ll never second-guess what time it is in another state. Whether you're organizing a call, booking travel, or just checking in with someone back east, this tool keeps everything aligned and stress-free.