Question 1

What is the time difference between AWST and EST?

Accepted Answer

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 13 hours behind Australian Western Standard Time (AWST). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert AWST to EST?

Accepted Answer

To convert AWST to EST, subtract 13 hours from the AWST time. For example, 9:00 AM AWST is 8:00 PM EST.

Question 3

What time is it in EST when it's noon in AWST?

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in AWST, it's 11:00 PM in EST. EST is 13 hours behind AWST.

Question 4

How many hours behind is EST from AWST?

Accepted Answer

EST is 13 hours behind AWST. This means when it's 9:00 AM in AWST, it's 8:00 PM in EST.

Question 5

Is EST ahead or behind AWST?

Accepted Answer

EST is behind AWST by 13 hours. Clocks in EST show an earlier time than AWST.

Question 6

Does AWST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

No, Australian Western Standard Time does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains the same year-round.

Question 7

Does EST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What is the best time to call from AWST to EST?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between AWST and EST 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 EST?

Accepted Answer

Daylight saving time transitions vary by year and region. Eastern 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 AWST and EST may temporarily change. Check our DST change calendar for exact dates.

Question 10

Do AWST and EST ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, AWST and EST never show the same time. However, because EST observes daylight saving time and AWST does not, the time difference between them changes by one hour during DST transitions.

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST)	Period	Eastern Standard Time (EST)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	11:00 AM-1d	Business
1:00 AM	Night	12:00 PM-1d	Business
2:00 AM	Night	1:00 PM-1d	Business
3:00 AM	Night	2:00 PM-1d	Business
4:00 AM	Night	3:00 PM-1d	Business
5:00 AM	Night	4:00 PM-1d	Business
6:00 AM	Morning	5:00 PM-1d	Business
7:00 AM	Morning	6:00 PM-1d	Evening
8:00 AM	Morning	7:00 PM-1d	Evening
9:00 AM	Business	8:00 PM-1d	Evening
10:00 AM	Business	9:00 PM-1d	Evening
11:00 AM	Business	10:00 PM-1d	Evening
12:00 PM	Business	11:00 PM-1d	Evening
1:00 PM	Business	12:00 AM	Night
2:00 PM	Business	1:00 AM	Night
3:00 PM	Business	2:00 AM	Night
4:00 PM	Business	3:00 AM	Night
5:00 PM	Business	4:00 AM	Night
6:00 PM	Evening	5:00 AM	Night
7:00 PM	Evening	6:00 AM	Morning
8:00 PM	Evening	7:00 AM	Morning
9:00 PM	Evening	8:00 AM	Morning
10:00 PM	Evening	9:00 AM	Business
11:00 PM	Evening	10:00 AM	Business

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