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AWST
Australian Western Standard Time
12:54:56 AM
21 Oct 2024

Local facts for Awst

What is Australian Western Standard Time (AWST)?
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone for the western part of Australia, including the state of Western Australia. It is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+8:00).
Does Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Western Australia does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so AWST remains UTC+8:00 year-round. Unlike other parts of Australia, such as the eastern and southern regions, there is no seasonal shift in time for AWST.
Which regions use Australian Western Standard Time (AWST)?
Australian Western Standard Time is used primarily in the state of Western Australia, which includes the capital city, Perth, and regions such as Broome, Geraldton, and Kalgoorlie.
What is the time difference between AWST and major world cities?
<strong>Sydney (AEST/AEDT):</strong> AWST is 2 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10:00) and 3 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00).<br><br> <strong>Tokyo (JST):</strong> AWST is 1 hour behind Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9:00).<br><br> <strong>London (GMT/BST):</strong> AWST is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0:00) and 7 hours ahead during British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1:00).<br><br> <strong>New York (EST/EDT):</strong> AWST is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5:00) and 12 hours ahead during Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4:00).