AWST to GFT Time Converter

Convert Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) to French Guiana Time (GFT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 11 hours behind.

Perth · Australian Western Standard Time
16:54:43
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Cayenne · French Guiana Time
05:54:43
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

Convert a specific time

From: AWST (Perth)
To: GFT (Cayenne)
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Daylight Saving status right now

AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
GFT (French Guiana Time)
Observes DST
No

When can AWST and GFT meet?

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GFT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Perth (AWST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between AWST and GFT.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour AWST to GFT conversion table

AWST time (Perth)GFT time (Cayenne)Status
00:00 Mon13:00 SunGFT working
01:00 Mon14:00 SunGFT working
02:00 Mon15:00 SunGFT working
03:00 Mon16:00 SunGFT working
04:00 Mon17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon22:00 SunAWST working
10:00 Mon23:00 SunAWST working
11:00 Mon00:00 MonAWST working
12:00 Mon01:00 MonAWST working
13:00 Mon02:00 MonAWST working
14:00 Mon03:00 MonAWST working
15:00 Mon04:00 MonAWST working
16:00 Mon05:00 MonAWST working
17:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon09:00 MonGFT working
21:00 Mon10:00 MonGFT working
22:00 Mon11:00 MonGFT working
23:00 Mon12:00 MonGFT working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST)
IANA identifier
Australia/Perth
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
Perth
French Guiana Time (GFT)
IANA identifier
America/Cayenne
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Cayenne

Sun today in Perth and Cayenne

Perth
Sunrise
06:56
Sunset
17:32
Solar noon
12:14
Daylight
10h 36m

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Looking for local time? See time in Perth or time in Cayenne.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AWST and GFT right now?+
GFT (French Guiana Time) is currently 11 hours behind AWST (Australian Western Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does AWST or GFT observe daylight saving time?+
AWST: does not observe daylight saving time. GFT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AWST and GFT?+
AWST and GFT have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Cayenne when it is 12:00 noon in Perth?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Perth (AWST), it is 01:00 Mon in Cayenne (GFT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AWST and GFT?+
AWST maps to "Australia/Perth" in the IANA database. GFT maps to "America/Cayenne". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Perth ahead of or behind Cayenne?+
Whether Perth (AWST) is ahead of or behind Cayenne (GFT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GFT is 11 hours behind AWST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for AWST and GFT?+
AWST is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and GFT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both AWST and GFT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between AWST and GFT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.