Current Time in AWST
About AWST
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</a> Offset: +08:00
Current time shown is based on the representative IANA zone: Australia/Perth
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is a time zone at UTC offset +08:00. As of Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:05:44 AM Coordinated Universal Time, the current time in AWST is 17:05:44. It groups 2 IANA time zones, including Australia/Perth and Australia/West, which all share this offset. AWST is observed in countries such as Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in AWST?
As of Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:05:44 AM Coordinated Universal Time, the current time in AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) is 17:05:44.
What is the UTC offset of AWST?
AWST corresponds to UTC+08:00. Add this offset to UTC to get the local time.
Which IANA time zones use AWST?
AWST covers 2 IANA time zones, including Australia/Perth and Australia/West.
Which countries observe AWST?
AWST is used in countries such as Australia.