EST to AWST Converter

AWST is 13 hours ahead of EST.

EST 18:36:56

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Eastern Standard Time · UTC−5

AWST 06:36:56

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Australian Western Standard Time · UTC+8

Convert EST to AWST

EST 18:36 = AWST 06:36

EST to AWST time chart, hour by hour

EST	AWST
00:00	13:00
01:00	14:00
02:00	15:00
03:00	16:00
04:00	17:00
05:00	18:00
06:00	19:00
07:00	20:00
08:00	21:00
09:00	22:00
10:00	23:00
11:00	00:00 +1 day
12:00	01:00 +1 day
13:00	02:00 +1 day
14:00	03:00 +1 day
15:00	04:00 +1 day
16:00	05:00 +1 day
17:00	06:00 +1 day
18:00	07:00 +1 day
19:00	08:00 +1 day
20:00	09:00 +1 day
21:00	10:00 +1 day
22:00	11:00 +1 day
23:00	12:00 +1 day

There is no overlap between 09:00–18:00 working days in these two places.

How many hours is EST behind AWST?

As abbreviations, AWST is always 13 hours ahead of EST: EST is UTC−5 and AWST is UTC+8. To convert, add 13 hours.

Check which label you actually need: EST (Eastern Time is on EDT today). A time written with an abbreviation that is not in use is usually meant as the local time, so convert between the places instead: right now AWST is 12 hours ahead of EST.

When the EST to AWST time difference changes

For most of the year AWST is 12 hours ahead of EST. From 1 November to 31 December 2026, AWST is 13 hours ahead of EST instead, because the two places change their clocks on different dates. Meetings booked by the usual gap land an hour off in those weeks.

Dates	AWST vs EST	Length
8 March 2026 to 31 October 2026	12 hours ahead	238 days
1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026	13 hours ahead	61 days
1 January 2027 to 13 March 2027	13 hours ahead	72 days
14 March 2027 to 6 November 2027	12 hours ahead	238 days
7 November 2027 to 31 December 2027	13 hours ahead	55 days

Calling hours for EST and AWST

When AWST is 12 hours ahead of EST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 07:00 in EST (19:00 in AWST).
When AWST is 13 hours ahead of EST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 07:00 in EST (20:00 in AWST).

The biggest mistake with "EST to AWST" is assuming the 13-hour gap is the only number you need. That is true for the abbreviations, but the Eastern Time zone you are in right now is not on EST. It is on EDT (UTC−4), which makes it 12 hours behind AWST, not 13. Here is how to convert it correctly every time.

What is the EST to AWST time difference?

Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) is always 13 hours behind Australian Western Standard Time (AWST, UTC+8). The US and Canada observe daylight saving time, so most of the year Eastern Time is actually Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4). When EDT is active, the difference shrinks to 12 hours.

The rule: 13 hours during standard time, 12 hours during daylight time.

When does the EST to AWST gap change?

The change happens on the same dates across North America's Eastern zone. AWST never changes. Perth does not observe daylight saving time in 2026 or 2027. The entire shift comes from the US/Canada side.

EST → EDT: Sunday 08 March 2026 at 02:00 local. Clocks go forward 60 minutes. The gap narrows from 13 to 12 hours.
EDT → EST: Sunday 01 November 2026 at 02:00 local. Clocks go back 60 minutes. The gap widens back to 13 hours.
EST → EDT: Sunday 14 March 2027 at 02:00 local. Clocks go forward again. Back to 12 hours.
EDT → EST: Sunday 07 November 2027 at 02:00 local. Clocks go back. Back to 13 hours.

How to convert EST to AWST

Step 1: Identify whether the Eastern side is on EST or EDT. Check the current date. Between the second Sunday of March and the first Sunday of November, use EDT (12 hours). Between the first Sunday of November and the second Sunday of March, use EST (13 hours). On 15 January 2026, the US is on EST.

Step 2: Add the correct number of hours to the Eastern time. Take your Eastern time and add 13 hours if on EST, or 12 hours if on EDT. For example, 09:00 EST on 15 January 2026 is 22:00 AWST the same day. That is 10 PM in Perth.

Step 3: Check the date. Because AWST is 12 or 13 hours ahead, the date often shifts. 14:00 EST (2 PM) plus 13 hours gives 03:00 the next day in Perth. 14:00 EDT plus 12 hours gives 02:00 the next day. Cross the midnight boundary whenever the sum exceeds 24:00.

Why can't I schedule a meeting between EST and AWST?

There is no overlap in normal working hours.

On EST (13 hours behind): 09:00-17:00 in New York is 22:00-06:00 in Perth. Everyone is asleep.
On EDT (12 hours behind): 09:00-17:00 in New York is 21:00-05:00 in Perth. Still no overlap.

The only workable window sits at the edges. To catch New York at 08:00 from Perth, dial in at 21:00 AWST the previous day. To catch Perth at 08:00 from New York, dial in at 19:00 or 20:00 the previous day in New York.

Is EST the same as ET?

No. The abbreviation EST means UTC−5, which only exists from early November to mid-March. The correct year-round label for the zone is ET (Eastern Time), which covers both EST and EDT. A tool or website that says "EST" in July is using the wrong label, not the wrong time.

Frequently asked questions about EST and AWST time

Is AWST the same as AEST?

No. AWST is Australian Western Standard Time (UTC+8), used in Perth. AEST is Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10), used in Sydney and Brisbane. They are two hours apart, and AEST also has a daylight saving variant (AEDT, UTC+11) that AWST does not have.

Does Perth observe daylight saving time?

No. AWST is fixed at UTC+8 year-round. Western Australia does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. The difference with Eastern Time only changes when the US and Canada shift.

What is the difference between EST and EDT?

EST is Eastern Standard Time, UTC−5. EDT is Eastern Daylight Time, UTC−4. EST runs from early November to mid-March; EDT from mid-March to early November. "Spring forward, fall back" tells you which direction the clocks move.

When is the next clock change for Eastern Time?

Sunday 08 March 2026 at 02:00 local: clocks go forward to 03:00. Sunday 01 November 2026 at 02:00 local: clocks go back to 01:00. The cycle repeats on 14 March 2027 and 07 November 2027.

If I see "EST" in July, is that correct?

No. In July, the Eastern zone is on EDT (UTC−4). "EST" in July is a common error in software defaults or static pages. The time shown is still correct; the label is outdated. The actual offset is what matters for conversion.

Can I convert EST to AWST using UTC as an intermediate step?

Yes. Add 5 hours to EST to get UTC, then add 8 hours to get AWST. That is the same as adding 13 hours directly. For EDT, add 4 hours to get UTC, then add 8 for AWST, totaling 12 hours. This method helps if you are also converting to other zones. The next gap shift is 08 March 2026, when the US moves to EDT and the difference drops to 12 hours. Mark that date if you schedule recurring calls with Perth: the time you have been using will be wrong by one hour from that Sunday morning onward.

How many hours ahead is AWST of EST?

AWST (UTC+8) is 13 hours ahead of EST (UTC−5).

Does the time difference between EST and AWST change?

Yes. It is usually 12 hours ahead, but changes when one side moves its clocks: 13 hours ahead from 1 November to 31 December 2026; 13 hours ahead from 1 January to 13 March 2027.