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5:00 PM WAST to AEST Time Converter

Quick Answer
1:00 AM AEST (next day)
5:00 PM West Africa Summer Time converts to 1:00 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time

Convert 5:00 PM from West Africa Summer Time (WAST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Perfect for WAST-Australia coordination. This timezone converter handles daylight saving time automatically and provides accurate conversion results.

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WAST
West Africa Summer Time
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AEST
Australian Eastern Standard Time
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1:00 AM (next day)
Time Difference
8.0 hours ahead
Your Local Time
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UTC Time
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WAST to AEST Time Conversion Table

Quick reference guide for converting times between West Africa Summer Time and Australian Eastern Standard Time

WAST Time AEST Time Day Change
3:00 PM
11:00 PM Same day
4:00 PM
12:00 AM (next day)
6:00 PM
2:00 AM (next day)
7:00 PM
3:00 AM (next day)
8:00 PM
4:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM
5:00 AM (next day)

Meeting Scheduling Guide: WAST ↔ AEST

Best practices for scheduling calls and meetings between West Africa Summer Time and Australian Eastern Standard Time

Best Meeting Times

⚠️ Challenging Time Slot
5:00 PM WAST = 1:00 AM AEST

This may be outside standard business hours for Australian Eastern Standard Time. Consider alternative times.

💡 Better Alternatives:
  • • Early morning in WAST = afternoon in AEST
  • • Late afternoon in WAST = evening in AEST
  • • Find overlap between 9 AM - 5 PM in both zones

Time Zone Details

🇳🇦 WAST
West Africa Summer Time
UTC Offset: 2.0
Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
🇦🇺 AEST
Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC Offset: 10.0
Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Time Difference
8.0 hours ahead

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WAST to AEST time conversion

What time is 5:00 PM WAST in AEST?

5:00 PM WAST converts to 1:00 AM AEST (next day). This conversion accounts for the time zone difference and daylight saving time adjustments.

What is the time difference between WAST and AEST?

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is 8 hours ahead of West Africa Summer Time (WAST). This time difference may vary depending on daylight saving time observance in each location.

How do I convert 5:00 PM WAST to AEST?

To convert 5:00 PM WAST to AEST, Australian Eastern Standard Time is 8 hours ahead of West Africa Summer Time. Therefore, 5:00 PM WAST equals 1:00 AM AEST (next day). Use our converter above for instant, accurate conversions with automatic daylight saving time adjustments.

Is 5:00 PM WAST a good time for meetings with AEST?

5:00 PM WAST converts to 1:00 AM AEST, which may be outside standard business hours for Australian Eastern Standard Time. Consider scheduling meetings between 9 AM - 5 PM in either time zone for better participation. Alternative meeting times that work well include morning hours in WAST that correspond to afternoon hours in AEST.

When scheduling a meeting at 5:00 PM WAST, what time should AEST participants join?

If you schedule a meeting at 5:00 PM WAST, participants in AEST should join at 1:00 AM (next day). Always verify with attendees as daylight saving time transitions may affect the conversion.

Does this time conversion account for daylight saving time?

Yes, this converter automatically handles daylight saving time for both West Africa Summer Time and Australian Eastern Standard Time. However, DST dates vary by location, so conversions during transition periods should be double-checked.

What is 1:00 AM AEST in WAST?

1:00 AM AEST is 5:00 PM WAST. This is the reverse conversion, useful for coordinating activities between these time zones.

What's the current time in WAST and AEST right now?

Right now, the current time in West Africa Summer Time (WAST) is Loading..., and in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) it's Loading.... These times update in real-time and account for daylight saving time automatically.