Greenwich Mean Time to Australian Western Time
Convert times between Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0:00) and Australian Western Time (AWST, UTC+8:00). Australian Western Time is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 7 hours.
UTC+0:00 / +1:00→UTC+8:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Mean Time | GMT / BST | UTC+0:00 | UTC+1:00 | United Kingdom |
| Australian Western Time | AWST | UTC+8:00 | — | Australia |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (GMT → AWST)
| Greenwich Mean Time | Australian Western Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GMT | 8:00 AM AWST |
| 6:00 AM GMT | 2:00 PM AWST |
| 9:00 AM GMT | 5:00 PM AWST |
| 12:00 PM GMT | 8:00 PM AWST |
| 3:00 PM GMT | 11:00 PM AWST |
| 6:00 PM GMT | 2:00 AM (next day) AWST |
| 9:00 PM GMT | 5:00 AM (next day) AWST |
Summer (DST) Conversion (BST → AWST)
| Greenwich Mean Time (summer) | Australian Western Time (summer) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM BST | 7:00 AM AWST |
| 6:00 AM BST | 1:00 PM AWST |
| 9:00 AM BST | 4:00 PM AWST |
| 12:00 PM BST | 7:00 PM AWST |
| 3:00 PM BST | 10:00 PM AWST |
| 6:00 PM BST | 1:00 AM (next day) AWST |
| 9:00 PM BST | 4:00 AM (next day) AWST |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- Greenwich Mean Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to BST (UTC+1:00) roughly from month 3 to 10.
- The offset difference shifts between 8h (standard) and 7h (DST season). Always verify the current offset using the live converter below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert GMT to AWST?
Add 8 hours to the GMT time to get AWST. For example, 9:00 AM GMT = 5:00 PM AWST.
What is the current UTC offset for Greenwich Mean Time?
Greenwich Mean Time is UTC+0:00 during standard time (GMT) and UTC+1:00 during summer daylight saving time (BST).
Is Australian Western Time ahead or behind Greenwich Mean Time?
Australian Western Time is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between GMT and AWST?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM GMT / 5:00 PM AWST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
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