Question 1

What is the time difference between PST and AWST?

Accepted Answer

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is 16 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert PST to AWST?

Accepted Answer

To convert PST to AWST, add 16 hours to the PST time. For example, 9:00 AM PST is 1:00 AM AWST.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in PST, it's 4:00 AM in AWST. AWST is 16 hours ahead of PST.

Question 4

How many hours ahead is AWST from PST?

Accepted Answer

AWST is 16 hours ahead of PST. This means when it's 9:00 AM in PST, it's 1:00 AM in AWST.

Question 5

Is AWST ahead or behind PST?

Accepted Answer

AWST is ahead of PST by 16 hours. Clocks in AWST show a later time than PST.

Question 6

Does PST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Do PST and AWST ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

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

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

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