AWST to BST Converter
GMT is 8 hours behind AWST. 9:00 AM AWST = 1:00 AM GMT.
GMT is 8 hours behind AWST at the moment. To convert AWST to BST, subtract 8 hours from the AWST time: 9:00 AM AWST = 1:00 AM GMT.
AWST (Australian Western Time) is used in Western Australia (Perth). BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October.
BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. BST (British Summer Time) is not in force right now: United Kingdom from late March to late October is currently on GMT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say GMT.
AWST to BST time conversion table
AWST to BST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AWST | BST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AWST | 4:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM AWST | 5:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM AWST | 6:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 3:00 AM AWST | 7:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 4:00 AM AWST | 8:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 5:00 AM AWST | 9:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 6:00 AM AWST | 10:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 7:00 AM AWST | 11:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 8:00 AM AWST | 12:00 AM GMT | night |
| 9:00 AM AWST | 1:00 AM GMT | night |
| 10:00 AM AWST | 2:00 AM GMT | night |
| 11:00 AM AWST | 3:00 AM GMT | night |
| 12:00 PM AWST | 4:00 AM GMT | night |
| 1:00 PM AWST | 5:00 AM GMT | night |
| 2:00 PM AWST | 6:00 AM GMT | — |
| 3:00 PM AWST | 7:00 AM GMT | — |
| 4:00 PM AWST | 8:00 AM GMT | — |
| 5:00 PM AWST | 9:00 AM GMT | — |
| 6:00 PM AWST | 10:00 AM GMT | — |
| 7:00 PM AWST | 11:00 AM GMT | — |
| 8:00 PM AWST | 12:00 PM GMT | — |
| 9:00 PM AWST | 1:00 PM GMT | — |
| 10:00 PM AWST | 2:00 PM GMT | — |
| 11:00 PM AWST | 3:00 PM GMT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AWST to BST
Subtract 8 hours from the AWST time to get BST.
Example: 9:00 AM AWST = 1:00 AM GMT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM AWST = 5:00 PM GMT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AWST and BST
The time difference between AWST and BST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: BST is 8 hours behind of AWST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: BST is 7 hours behind of AWST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: BST is 8 hours behind of AWST.
AWST and BST during daylight saving time
- AWST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
Best time for a meeting between AWST and BST
AWST and BST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM AWST, which is 7:00 AM GMT.
AWST to BST FAQ
What is the time difference between AWST and BST?
Right now GMT is 8 hours behind AWST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AWST in BST?
9:00 AM AWST is 1:00 AM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) AWST in BST?
12:00 PM AWST is 4:00 AM GMT.
Is BST ahead of or behind AWST?
GMT is 8 hours behind AWST, so it is earlier in BST than in AWST.
Does AWST change for daylight saving time?
No. AWST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does BST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
What is the best time for a meeting between AWST and BST?
AWST and BST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM AWST, which is 7:00 AM GMT.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.