World Timezones

CST-CHINA to AWST Converter

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China Standard Time12:35 pmFri, Jun 5
China Standard TimeCST
Asia · UTC+8
12:35 pmFri, Jun 5
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Australian Western TimeAWST
Oceania · UTC+8
12:35 pmFri, Jun 5
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Offset

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

Same time

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

CST: UTC+8

AWST: UTC+8

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

When to schedule

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quick reference

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

CST-CHINAAWSTDay
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 China Standard Time nor Australian Western 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

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

Daylight overlap: 10h 9m — 7:11 AM–5:20 PM in China Standard Time (7:11 AM–5:20 PM in Australian Western 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 China Standard Time

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

Airports in Australian Western Time

  • PER

Related conversions

Common conversions

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