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AEST to EST: Convert Australian Eastern Time to Eastern Time

Eastern Time is 14 hours behind Australian Eastern Time right now (until Oct 3, 2026); the gap changes to 15 hours or 16 hours when clocks change for daylight saving time. Convert any time below, or use the full AEST to EST conversion table.

Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT)
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Eastern Time (EST/EDT)
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Quick answer

Eastern Time is 14 hours behind Australian Eastern Time right now (until Oct 3, 2026); the gap changes to 15 hours or 16 hours when clocks change for daylight saving time. So 12:00 PM AEST = 10:00 PM (previous day) EDT at the moment. (Eastern Time is on EDT for daylight saving time right now.)

AEST to EST conversion table

AESTEDT when AEST is AESTEDT when AEST is AEDTEST when AEST is AEDT
12:00 AM10:00 AM −1 day9:00 AM −1 day8:00 AM −1 day
1:00 AM11:00 AM −1 day10:00 AM −1 day9:00 AM −1 day
2:00 AM12:00 PM −1 day11:00 AM −1 day10:00 AM −1 day
3:00 AM1:00 PM −1 day12:00 PM −1 day11:00 AM −1 day
4:00 AM2:00 PM −1 day1:00 PM −1 day12:00 PM −1 day
5:00 AM3:00 PM −1 day2:00 PM −1 day1:00 PM −1 day
6:00 AM4:00 PM −1 day3:00 PM −1 day2:00 PM −1 day
7:00 AM5:00 PM −1 day4:00 PM −1 day3:00 PM −1 day
8:00 AM6:00 PM −1 day5:00 PM −1 day4:00 PM −1 day
9:00 AM7:00 PM −1 day6:00 PM −1 day5:00 PM −1 day
10:00 AM8:00 PM −1 day7:00 PM −1 day6:00 PM −1 day
11:00 AM9:00 PM −1 day8:00 PM −1 day7:00 PM −1 day
12:00 PM10:00 PM −1 day9:00 PM −1 day8:00 PM −1 day
1:00 PM11:00 PM −1 day10:00 PM −1 day9:00 PM −1 day
2:00 PM12:00 AM11:00 PM −1 day10:00 PM −1 day
3:00 PM1:00 AM12:00 AM11:00 PM −1 day
4:00 PM2:00 AM1:00 AM12:00 AM
5:00 PM3:00 AM2:00 AM1:00 AM
6:00 PM4:00 AM3:00 AM2:00 AM
7:00 PM5:00 AM4:00 AM3:00 AM
8:00 PM6:00 AM5:00 AM4:00 AM
9:00 PM7:00 AM6:00 AM5:00 AM
10:00 PM8:00 AM7:00 AM6:00 AM
11:00 PM9:00 AM8:00 AM7:00 AM

AEST and EST difference through 2027

The gap between the two zones on each date range, including daylight saving time changes:

DatesAustralian Eastern TimeEastern TimeDifference
Sep 30, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026AEST (UTC+10)EDT (UTC−4)EST 14 hours behind
Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026AEDT (UTC+11)EDT (UTC−4)EST 15 hours behind
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027AEDT (UTC+11)EST (UTC−5)EST 16 hours behind
Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027AEDT (UTC+11)EDT (UTC−4)EST 15 hours behind
Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027AEST (UTC+10)EDT (UTC−4)EST 14 hours behind
Oct 3, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027AEDT (UTC+11)EDT (UTC−4)EST 15 hours behind
Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027AEDT (UTC+11)EST (UTC−5)EST 16 hours behind

Best time to meet or call

  • When EST is 14 hours behind AEST: Standard 9 AM–5 PM working hours don't overlap. The best compromise is usually early morning in Australian Eastern Time (8:00 AM–9:00 AM), which is 6:00 PM–7:00 PM in Eastern Time.
  • When EST is 15 hours behind AEST: Standard 9 AM–5 PM working hours don't overlap. The best compromise is usually early morning in Australian Eastern Time (8:00 AM–9:00 AM), which is 5:00 PM–6:00 PM in Eastern Time.
  • When EST is 16 hours behind AEST: Standard 9 AM–5 PM working hours don't overlap. The best compromise is usually early morning in Australian Eastern Time (8:00 AM–9:00 AM), which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM in Eastern Time.

About Australian Eastern Time (AEST)

Eastern Australia uses AEST (UTC+10) and switches to AEDT (UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April, the opposite season to the US and Europe. It's used in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Hobart (Brisbane stays on AEST all year).

About Eastern Time (EST)

The Eastern time zone uses EST (UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) during daylight saving time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. It's used in New York, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Detroit and Toronto.

Frequently asked questions

What time is 12 PM AEST in EST?

12:00 PM AEST is 10:00 PM (previous day) EDT right now (Sep 30, 2026 to Oct 3, 2026). The answer changes when either zone changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

How many hours ahead or behind is EST from AEST?

Currently 14 hours behind AEST. During the year the difference is 14 hours behind AEST or 15 hours behind AEST or 16 hours behind AEST, depending on daylight saving time. See the table on this page for exact dates.

Does AEST change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Eastern Australia uses AEST (UTC+10) and switches to AEDT (UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April, the opposite season to the US and Europe.

Does EST change for daylight saving time?

Yes. The Eastern time zone uses EST (UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) during daylight saving time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

What is the best time for a call between AEST and EST?

Working hours don't overlap. Early morning in Australian Eastern Time or evening in Eastern Time usually works best.

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Reviewed by Gurmej Singh, Founder, Divy Digital Hub · Last reviewed: Wednesday, September 30, 2026. All calculations run in your browser. Editorial policy.