SAST to AWST Converter
AWST is 6 hours ahead of SAST. 9:00 AM SAST = 3:00 PM AWST.
AWST is 6 hours ahead of SAST. To convert SAST to AWST, add 6 hours to the SAST time: 9:00 AM SAST = 3:00 PM AWST.
SAST (South Africa Time) is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini. AWST (Australian Western Time) is used in Western Australia (Perth).
SAST to AWST time conversion table
SAST to AWST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| SAST | AWST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM SAST | 6:00 AM AWST | — |
| 1:00 AM SAST | 7:00 AM AWST | — |
| 2:00 AM SAST | 8:00 AM AWST | — |
| 3:00 AM SAST | 9:00 AM AWST | — |
| 4:00 AM SAST | 10:00 AM AWST | — |
| 5:00 AM SAST | 11:00 AM AWST | — |
| 6:00 AM SAST | 12:00 PM AWST | — |
| 7:00 AM SAST | 1:00 PM AWST | — |
| 8:00 AM SAST | 2:00 PM AWST | — |
| 9:00 AM SAST | 3:00 PM AWST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM SAST | 4:00 PM AWST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM SAST | 5:00 PM AWST | — |
| 12:00 PM SAST | 6:00 PM AWST | — |
| 1:00 PM SAST | 7:00 PM AWST | — |
| 2:00 PM SAST | 8:00 PM AWST | — |
| 3:00 PM SAST | 9:00 PM AWST | — |
| 4:00 PM SAST | 10:00 PM AWST | night |
| 5:00 PM SAST | 11:00 PM AWST | night |
| 6:00 PM SAST | 12:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 7:00 PM SAST | 1:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 8:00 PM SAST | 2:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 9:00 PM SAST | 3:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 10:00 PM SAST | 4:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 11:00 PM SAST | 5:00 AM AWST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert SAST to AWST
Add 6 hours to the SAST time to get AWST.
Example: 9:00 AM SAST = 3:00 PM AWST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM SAST = 4:00 AM AWST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between SAST and AWST
The time difference between SAST and AWST is 6 hours all year – AWST is ahead of SAST.
SAST and AWST during daylight saving time
- SAST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+2 all year.
- AWST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between SAST and AWST
SAST and AWST share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM SAST lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM AWST, inside working hours for both.
SAST to AWST FAQ
What is the time difference between SAST and AWST?
AWST is 6 hours ahead of SAST all year. 9:00 AM SAST = 3:00 PM AWST.
What is 9 AM SAST in AWST?
9:00 AM SAST is 3:00 PM AWST.
What is 12 PM (noon) SAST in AWST?
12:00 PM SAST is 6:00 PM AWST.
Is AWST ahead of or behind SAST?
AWST is 6 hours ahead of SAST, so it is later in AWST than in SAST.
Does SAST change for daylight saving time?
No. SAST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does AWST change for daylight saving time?
No. AWST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between SAST and AWST?
SAST and AWST share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM SAST lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM AWST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.