Current Time in AWST
Australian Western Standard Time
About AWST Australian Western Standard Time
Used in Western Australia year-round, as this state currently does not observe daylight saving time. It shares the same offset as China Standard Time and Singapore Standard Time.
UTC Offset: +08:00
AWST at a glance
| Right now | 02:28 on Wednesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+08:00 (8 hours ahead of UTC) |
| Full name | Australian Western Standard Time |
| Countries | 1 |
| IANA zones | 2 |
What is AWST?
AWST is a time zone that is currently UTC+08:00 - that's 8 hours ahead of UTC. Its full name is Australian Western Standard Time. Right now the local time on AWST is 02:28. Today 1 country (including Australia) and 2 IANA database zones sit at this offset, which is why AWST is a useful shorthand even though the exact local rules differ from place to place.
How to convert AWST to UTC
For quick planning, use today's offset as a rule of thumb: 12:00 UTC = 20:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 01:00 UTC. The live clock above is the safest reference when daylight saving or regional rules may apply.
Which countries use AWST?
AWST is used across Australia. Open a country to see all of its cities and their local time.
IANA time zones in AWST
AWST maps to the IANA database zones Australia/Perth and Australia/West. Each zone page shows its exact rules, including any daylight saving changes.
💡 Tip: Comparing times? AWST is 8 hours ahead of UTC. Use the IANA links and country links on this page when you need the exact local rule for a real place, not just the offset.
AWST - Frequently asked questions
What is AWST?
AWST is a time zone currently UTC+08:00 (8 hours ahead of UTC). Its full name is Australian Western Standard Time.
What is the UTC offset of AWST?
AWST is UTC+08:00 right now - 8 hours ahead of UTC.
Which countries are on AWST?
AWST is used in Australia.
What time is it in AWST now?
The current time on AWST is 02:28 on Wednesday. The clock above updates every second.
How Alarm.now explains AWST
Abbreviation, offset, and IANA zones
AWST is shown as a time-zone group for Australian Western Standard Time with offset +08:00. The page links the abbreviation to the IANA zones and countries that use it, so users and search engines can distinguish a short label from an exact time-zone rule set.
When to use a specific IANA page
Use this group page for an overview of the abbreviation and offset. Use a linked IANA time-zone page when you need exact daylight-saving rules for a calendar, app, or future-date comparison.