EST to AWST Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Australian Western Standard Time (AWST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 12 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
16:55:24
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Perth · Australian Western Standard Time
04:55:24
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

From: EST (New York)
To: AWST (Perth)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while AWST does not. The 12-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and AWST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between EST and AWST.
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 EST to AWST conversion table

EST time (New York)AWST time (Perth)Status
00:00 Sun12:00 SunAWST working
01:00 Sun13:00 SunAWST working
02:00 Sun14:00 SunAWST working
03:00 Sun15:00 SunAWST working
04:00 Sun16:00 SunAWST working
05:00 Sun17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun21:00 SunEST working
10:00 Sun22:00 SunEST working
11:00 Sun23:00 SunEST working
12:00 Sun00:00 MonEST working
13:00 Sun01:00 MonEST working
14:00 Sun02:00 MonEST working
15:00 Sun03:00 MonEST working
16:00 Sun04:00 MonEST working
17:00 Sun05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun09:00 MonAWST working
22:00 Sun10:00 MonAWST working
23:00 Sun11:00 MonAWST 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

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
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

Sun today in New York and Perth

New York
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 16m
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 New York or time in Perth.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and AWST right now?+
AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) is currently 12 hours ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or AWST observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. AWST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and AWST?+
EST and AWST 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 Perth when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in New York (EST), it is 00:00 Mon in Perth (AWST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and AWST?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. AWST maps to "Australia/Perth". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Perth?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Perth (AWST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AWST is 12 hours ahead EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and AWST?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and AWST is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8). 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 EST and AWST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between EST and AWST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.