Question 1

What is the time difference between ACST and GMT?

Accepted Answer

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is 10 hours and 30 minutes behind Australian Central Standard Time (ACST). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert ACST to GMT?

Accepted Answer

To convert ACST to GMT, subtract 10 hours and 30 minutes from the ACST time. For example, 9:00 AM ACST is 10:30 PM GMT.

Question 3

What time is it in GMT when it's noon in ACST?

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in ACST, it's 1:30 AM in GMT. GMT is 10 hours and 30 minutes behind ACST.

Question 4

How many hours behind is GMT from ACST?

Accepted Answer

GMT is 10 hours and 30 minutes behind ACST. This means when it's 9:00 AM in ACST, it's 10:30 PM in GMT.

Question 5

Is GMT ahead or behind ACST?

Accepted Answer

GMT is behind ACST by 10 hours and 30 minutes. Clocks in GMT show an earlier time than ACST.

Question 6

Does ACST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Australian Central Standard Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to ACDT and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 7

Does GMT observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Greenwich Mean Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to BST and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 8

What is the best time to call from ACST to GMT?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between ACST and GMT is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones.

Question 9

When does daylight saving time change in ACST?

Accepted Answer

Daylight saving time transitions vary by year and region. Australian Central Standard Time observes DST, which typically shifts clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall. During DST transitions, the time difference between ACST and GMT may temporarily change. Check our DST change calendar for exact dates.

Question 10

Do ACST and GMT ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, ACST and GMT are always 10 hours and 30 minutes apart. Both timezones observe DST, so the difference remains consistent.

Australian Central Standard Time (ACDT)	Period	Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	1:30 PM-1d	Business
1:00 AM	Night	2:30 PM-1d	Business
2:00 AM	Night	3:30 PM-1d	Business
3:00 AM	Night	4:30 PM-1d	Business
4:00 AM	Night	5:30 PM-1d	Business
5:00 AM	Night	6:30 PM-1d	Evening
6:00 AM	Morning	7:30 PM-1d	Evening
7:00 AM	Morning	8:30 PM-1d	Evening
8:00 AM	Morning	9:30 PM-1d	Evening
9:00 AM	Business	10:30 PM-1d	Evening
10:00 AM	Business	11:30 PM-1d	Evening
11:00 AM	Business	12:30 AM	Night
12:00 PM	Business	1:30 AM	Night
1:00 PM	Business	2:30 AM	Night
2:00 PM	Business	3:30 AM	Night
3:00 PM	Business	4:30 AM	Night
4:00 PM	Business	5:30 AM	Night
5:00 PM	Business	6:30 AM	Morning
6:00 PM	Evening	7:30 AM	Morning
7:00 PM	Evening	8:30 AM	Morning
8:00 PM	Evening	9:30 AM	Business
9:00 PM	Evening	10:30 AM	Business
10:00 PM	Evening	11:30 AM	Business
11:00 PM	Evening	12:30 PM	Business

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