World Timezones

AWST to CST-CHINA Converter

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Australian Western Time12:36 pmFri, Jun 5
Australian Western TimeAWST
Oceania · UTC+8
12:36 pmFri, Jun 5
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China Standard TimeCST
Asia · UTC+8
12:36 pmFri, Jun 5
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Offset

There is no time difference between Australian Western Time and China Standard Time.

Same time

Australian Western Time (AWST) is currently the same time as China Standard Time (CST).

AWST: UTC+8

CST: UTC+8

Neither Australian Western Time nor China Standard Time is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Australian Western Time (9 AM–5 PM in China Standard Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Australian Western Time (1:00 PM China Standard Time).

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

Australia

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Australia DayMon, Jan 26
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • St. Stephen's DayMon, Dec 28

China

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
  • Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
  • National DayThu, Oct 1

About these zones

Australian Western Time is also known as AWST. To call Australia, dial +61.

China Standard Time is also known as CST. To call China, dial +86.

China Standard Time is approximately 4,400 miles north of Australian Western Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

AWSTCST-CHINADay
12:00 am12:00 amSame day
1:00 am1:00 amSame day
2:00 am2:00 amSame day
3:00 am3:00 amSame day
4:00 am4:00 amSame day
5:00 am5:00 amSame day
6:00 am6:00 amSame day
7:00 am7:00 amSame day
8:00 am8:00 amSame day
9:00 am9:00 amSame day
10:00 am10:00 amSame day
11:00 am11:00 amSame day
12:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm11:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Neither Australian Western Time nor China Standard Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Australian Western Time
Sunrise
7:11 AM
Sunset
5:20 PM
Day length
10h 9m
China Standard Time
Sunrise
4:51 AM
Sunset
6:56 PM
Day length
14h 5m

Daylight overlap: 10h 9m — 7:11 AM–5:20 PM in Australian Western Time (7:11 AM–5:20 PM in China Standard Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Australian Western Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Australian Western Time

  • PER

Airports in China Standard Time

  • PVG
  • SHA
  • PEK
  • PKX
  • SZX
  • CAN
  • FUO
  • CTU
  • TFU
  • TSN

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am AWST in CST-CHINA?
9:00 am AWST is 9:00 am CST-CHINA.
What is 12:00 pm AWST in CST-CHINA?
12:00 pm AWST is 12:00 pm CST-CHINA.
What is 12:30 pm AWST in CST-CHINA?
12:30 pm AWST is 12:30 pm CST-CHINA.
What is 2:00 pm AWST in CST-CHINA?
2:00 pm AWST is 2:00 pm CST-CHINA.
What is 5:00 pm AWST in CST-CHINA?
5:00 pm AWST is 5:00 pm CST-CHINA.
What is 11:30 pm AWST in CST-CHINA?
11:30 pm AWST is 11:30 pm CST-CHINA.