SAST to AWST time conversion
AWST is 6 hours ahead of SAST.
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Choose a date and time
Choose the local time in SAST to convert it to AWST on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · SAST → AWST
This table converts each hour in SAST to AWST on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| SAST | AWST | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 06:006:00 AM | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 07:007:00 AM | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 08:008:00 AM | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 09:009:00 AM | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 10:0010:00 AM | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 11:0011:00 AM | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 12:0012:00 PM | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 13:001:00 PM | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM | ✓ |
| 09:009:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM | ✓ |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM | ✓ |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM | ✓ |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 18:006:00 PM | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 19:007:00 PM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 20:008:00 PM | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 21:009:00 PM | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 22:0010:00 PM | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 23:0011:00 PM | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 00:0012:00 AM +1 day | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 01:001:00 AM +1 day | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 02:002:00 AM +1 day | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 03:003:00 AM +1 day | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM +1 day | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM +1 day |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use SAST (UTC+2) and AWST (UTC+8); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: AWST = SAST + 6h.
| SAST | AWST |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM SAST | = 12:00 PM AWST |
| 7:00 AM SAST | = 1:00 PM AWST |
| 8:00 AM SAST | = 2:00 PM AWST |
| 9:00 AM SAST | = 3:00 PM AWST |
| 10:00 AM SAST | = 4:00 PM AWST |
| 12:00 PM SAST | = 6:00 PM AWST |
| 3:00 PM SAST | = 9:00 PM AWST |
| 5:00 PM SAST | = 11:00 PM AWST |
| 6:00 PM SAST | = 12:00 AM AWST (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM SAST | = 2:00 AM AWST (+1 day) |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working day in SAST and AWST overlaps for 4 hours on 2026-10-21.
- Shared working hours
- 08:00–12:00 SAST · 14:00–18:00 AWST
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
SAST and AWST have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | SAST | AWST |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | No clock changes; UTC+2 all year. | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. |
| 2027 | No clock changes; UTC+2 all year. | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. |
| 2028 | No clock changes; UTC+2 all year. | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. |
The difference between SAST and AWST stays constant throughout 2026–2028: AWST is 6 hours ahead of SAST.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM SAST in AWST?
9:00 AM SAST = 3:00 PM AWST, using UTC+2 and UTC+8. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between SAST and AWST change during the year?
No. Throughout 2026–2028: AWST is 6 hours ahead of SAST.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in AWST?
Read the AWST clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between SAST and AWST?
The shared 08:00–18:00 working window is 08:00–12:00 SAST / 14:00–18:00 AWST, a total of 4 hours.
What is the time difference between SAST and AWST now?
Right now, AWST is 6 hours ahead of SAST. Conversion formula: AWST = SAST + 6h.