AWST to SAST Converter

Use our converter below to change times between Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) to South Africa Standard Time (SAST). If you mixed up your time zones and would like to convert SAST to AWST instead, you can find that converter here: South Africa Standard Time to Australian Western Standard Time Converter. And if you don't like either of our tools, then go back to see all of our time zone converters.

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Australian Western Standard Time

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone used in the western part of Australia, including cities like Perth and Bunbury. It is 8 hours ahead of UTC and does not observe daylight saving time.

Cities:

Perth
Bunbury
Geraldton
Kalgoorlie

South Africa Standard Time

South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is the time zone followed in South Africa, including cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town. It is 2 hours ahead of UTC and does not observe daylight saving time.

Cities:

Johannesburg
Cape Town
Durban
Pretoria

How to convert time from Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) to South Africa Standard Time (SAST)

Converting between Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) and South Africa Standard Time (SAST) could be challenging. As companies become more global, we find ourselves in a mess of calendar invites. Time changes from AWST cities like Perth, Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie are -6 hour(s) apart to SAST cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, holiday schedules, and the basic communication becomes a juggling act. To make it easier to understand, we'll break down the process of converting time between AWST and SAST into step-by-step instructions.

Step 1: Understanding Australian Western Standard Time and South Africa Standard Time

Australian Western Standard Time is UTC8, which means that the local time in the Australian Western Standard Time zone is 8 hours apart from UTC. South Africa Standard Time is UTC2, which means that the local time in the South Africa Standard Time zone is 2 hours apart from UTC.

Step 2: Calculate the Time Difference

To convert time from Australian Western Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time, we first need to find the time difference between both time zones. Since Australian Western Standard Time is UTC8 and South Africa Standard Time is UTC2, the time difference is: -6 hour(s)

-6 hours = Australian Western Standard Time's difference from UTC 2 + (South Africa Standard Time's difference from UTC 8
South Africa Standard Time has -6 hour(s) difference Australian Western Standard Time.

Understanding Australian Western Standard Time and South Africa Standard Time

Step 4: Practice Converting Times

Now that you know the process, try converting different times from Australian Western Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time for practice before going to the answer page. Remember to always add the South Africa Standard Time time difference to the Australian Western Standard Time time.

Morning hours from AWST to SAST

Afternoon hours AWST to SAST

Scheduling a meeting between Australian Western Standard Time and South Africa Standard Time

When scheduling a meeting between employees in the Australian Western Standard Time and South Africa Standard Time zones, there are several factors to consider to ensure that the meeting is convenient and productive for all participants. Here's a detailed breakdown of what you should consider before scheduling across time zones:

Convert Time Difference: As we've discussed earlier, South Africa Standard Time is -6 ahead of Australian Western Standard Time. It's crucial to take this time difference into account when scheduling a meeting to avoid scheduling conflicts or creating meetings at odd or inappropriate hours. In my experience, accidentally scheduling a meeting a 4am is awkward.
Overlapping Working Hours: To find a suitable time for the meeting, you’ll need to identify the overlapping working hours between the two time zones. For example, if employees in both zones work from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, the overlapping hours could be between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Australian Western Standard Time but -6 hours different to South Africa Standard Time. Be upfront with South Africa Standard Time employees to find the right time.
Consideration of Local Holidays: Be mindful of local Australian Western Standard Time and South Africa Standard Time holidays, festivals, or observances in both time zones. These events might affect employee availability or working hours. Check local calendars for both the Australian Western Standard Time and South Africa Standard Time zones to avoid scheduling conflicts.
Communicate Time Zone Differences: Clearly communicate the meeting time in both Australian Western Standard Time and South Africa Standard Time to avoid confusion. Using a tool like an online meeting planner or time zone converter can help simplify the process and ensure accuracy.

Converting time zones across other countries

The process of converting time between two time zones is similar regardless of the countries involved. You'll need to determine the time difference between the two zones and add it to the time in the first zone. Keep in mind that some countries may observe daylight saving time or have different time zones within the country. It's important to double-check the time difference before scheduling any meetings or events.

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