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AEDT to AWST Converter

Need to convert Australian Eastern Daylight Time to Australian Western Standard Time? AWST is 3 hours behind AEDT. Edit the time or date below and the AWST result updates live.

AWST is 2 hours behind AEST
From
AEST

Now in Sydney: 3:54:06 AM AEST

On this date Sydney observes AEST. AEDT is in effect during summer (daylight saving) months.

To
AWST

Now in Perth: 1:54:06 AM AWST

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Daylight saving notes

In southern Australia, daylight saving time runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. That affects Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).

AEDT to AWST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM AEDT meeting takes place at 6:00 AM AWST. Concretely, when Sydney (AEDT) and Perth (AWST) set up a call, aWST is 3 hours behind AEDT.

Australian Eastern Daylight Time to Australian Western Standard Time conversion chart
AEDT timeAWST time
12:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM12:00 AM
4:00 AM1:00 AM
5:00 AM2:00 AM
6:00 AM3:00 AM
7:00 AM4:00 AM
8:00 AM5:00 AM
9:00 AM6:00 AM
10:00 AM7:00 AM
11:00 AM8:00 AM
12:00 PM9:00 AM
1:00 PM10:00 AM
2:00 PM11:00 AM
3:00 PM12:00 PM
4:00 PM1:00 PM
5:00 PM2:00 PM
6:00 PM3:00 PM
7:00 PM4:00 PM
8:00 PM5:00 PM
9:00 PM6:00 PM
10:00 PM7:00 PM
11:00 PM8:00 PM

This chart uses the fixed AEDT and AWST offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert AEDT to AWST Time Zone

Everything you need for AEDT to AWST — the difference, the current times, and how to plan around it.

How does the AEDT to AWST converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the AEDT field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching AWST time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

AEDT vs AWST: what's the time gap?

AWST is 3 hours behind AEDT. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 3 hours to get the other — so a call between Sydney and Perth is always 3 hours apart.

What time is it in AWST right now?

Right now the time in Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 1:54:06 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live AWST clock.

What time is it in AEDT right now?

And in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), it’s currently Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 4:54:06 AM. Compare the two and the 3 hours gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across AEDT and AWST?

For example, a 9:00 AM AEDT meeting takes place at 6:00 AM AWST. The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

How does daylight saving affect AEDT to AWST?

The labels AEDT and AWST are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

Why can you trust this AEDT to AWST converter?

Every conversion here is calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone, computer, and browser rely on. Plenty of tools hard-code a single offset, which quietly goes wrong whenever a region changes its rules or flips for daylight saving. We follow the real rules instead, so AEDT to AWST stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert AEDT to other time zones

Convert to AWST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind AEDT is AWST?

AWST is 3 hours behind AEDT — a fixed 3 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in AWST when it's 12:00 PM AEDT?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) AEDT, it's 9:00 AM AWST.

Do AEDT or AWST use daylight saving time?

Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with AEST; Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving.

Why might the real-world AEDT–AWST difference change during the year?

The labels AEDT and AWST are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Australian Eastern Daylight Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want AEST to AWST. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.