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Australian Western Time to US Pacific Time

Convert times between Australian Western Time (AWST, UTC+8:00) and US Pacific Time (PST, UTC-8:00). US Pacific Time is 16 hours behind Australian Western Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 15 hours.

UTC+8:00UTC-8:00 / -7:00
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UTC Offset Reference

TimezoneAbbreviationStandard offsetDST offsetCountry
Australian Western TimeAWSTUTC+8:00Australia
US Pacific TimePST / PDTUTC-8:00UTC-7:00United States

* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.

Standard Time Conversion (AWSTPST)

Australian Western TimeUS Pacific Time
12:00 AM AWST8:00 AM (prev day) PST
6:00 AM AWST2:00 PM (prev day) PST
9:00 AM AWST5:00 PM (prev day) PST
12:00 PM AWST8:00 PM (prev day) PST
3:00 PM AWST11:00 PM (prev day) PST
6:00 PM AWST2:00 AM PST
9:00 PM AWST5:00 AM PST

Summer (DST) Conversion (AWSTPDT)

Australian Western Time (summer)US Pacific Time (summer)
12:00 AM AWST9:00 AM (prev day) PDT
6:00 AM AWST3:00 PM (prev day) PDT
9:00 AM AWST6:00 PM (prev day) PDT
12:00 PM AWST9:00 PM (prev day) PDT
3:00 PM AWST12:00 AM PDT
6:00 PM AWST3:00 AM PDT
9:00 PM AWST6:00 AM PDT

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes

  • US Pacific Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to PDT (UTC-7:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
  • The offset difference shifts between 16h (standard) and 15h (DST season). Always verify the current offset using the live converter below.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert AWST to PST?
Add (-16) hours to the AWST time to get PST. For example, 9:00 AM AWST = 5:00 PM PST.
What is the current UTC offset for Australian Western Time?
Australian Western Time is always UTC+8:00 (AWST) — it does not observe DST.
Is US Pacific Time ahead or behind Australian Western Time?
US Pacific Time is 16 hours behind Australian Western Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between AWST and PST?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM AWST / 5:00 PM (prev day) PST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.

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