GFT to AWST Time Converter

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

Cayenne · French Guiana Time
05:03:32
Monday, May 18, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00
Perth · Australian Western Standard Time
16:03:32
Monday, May 18, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can GFT 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 Cayenne (GFT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between GFT 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 GFT to AWST conversion table

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

French Guiana Time (GFT)
IANA identifier
America/Cayenne
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Cayenne
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 Cayenne and Perth

Perth
Sunrise
07:00
Sunset
17:27
Solar noon
12:14
Daylight
10h 26m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GFT and AWST right now?+
AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) is currently 11 hours ahead GFT (French Guiana Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GFT or AWST observe daylight saving time?+
GFT: does not observe daylight saving time. AWST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GFT and AWST?+
GFT 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 Cayenne?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Cayenne (GFT), it is 23:00 Mon in Perth (AWST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GFT and AWST?+
GFT maps to "America/Cayenne" 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 Cayenne ahead of or behind Perth?+
Whether Cayenne (GFT) is ahead of or behind Perth (AWST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AWST is 11 hours ahead GFT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GFT and AWST?+
GFT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3) 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 GFT and AWST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between GFT and AWST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.