World Timezones

AWST to GST 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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Gulf Standard TimeGST
Middle East · UTC+4
8:36 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Australian Western Time and Gulf Standard Time is 4 hours.

4 hours

Australian Western Time (AWST) is ahead of Gulf Standard Time (GST).

AWST: UTC+8

GST: UTC+4

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

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 1 PM–5 PM in Australian Western Time (9 AM–1 PM in Gulf Standard Time).

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

Suggested time: 3:00 PM Australian Western Time (11:00 AM Gulf 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

About these zones

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

Gulf Standard Time is also known as GST. To call United Arab Emirates, dial +971.

Gulf Standard Time is approximately 5,600 miles northwest of Australian Western Time.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Australian Western Time nor Gulf 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
Gulf Standard Time
Sunrise
5:29 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Day length
13h 38m

Daylight overlap: 7h 51m — 9:29 AM–5:20 PM in Australian Western Time (5:29 AM–1:20 PM in Gulf Standard Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Australian Western Time

Cities in Gulf Standard Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Australian Western Time

  • PER

Airports in Gulf Standard Time

  • DWC
  • DXB
  • SHJ
  • AUH

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am AWST in GST?
9:00 am AWST is 5:00 am GST.
What is 12:00 pm AWST in GST?
12:00 pm AWST is 8:00 am GST.
What is 12:30 pm AWST in GST?
12:30 pm AWST is 8:30 am GST.
What is 2:00 pm AWST in GST?
2:00 pm AWST is 10:00 am GST.
What is 5:00 pm AWST in GST?
5:00 pm AWST is 1:00 pm GST.
What is 11:30 pm AWST in GST?
11:30 pm AWST is 7:30 pm GST.