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EST to AEST: Convert Eastern Time to Australian Eastern Time

Australian Eastern Time is 14 hours ahead of 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 EST to AEST conversion table.

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

Australian Eastern Time is 14 hours ahead of 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 EDT = 2:00 AM (next day) AEST at the moment. (Eastern Time is on EDT for daylight saving time right now.)

EST to AEST conversion table

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

EST and AEST difference through 2027

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

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

Best time to meet or call

  • When AEST is 14 hours ahead of EST: Standard 9 AM–5 PM working hours don't overlap. The best compromise is usually early morning in Eastern Time (8:00 AM–9:00 AM), which is 10:00 PM–11:00 PM in Australian Eastern Time.
  • When AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST: Standard 9 AM–5 PM working hours don't overlap. The best compromise is usually early morning in Eastern Time (8:00 AM–9:00 AM), which is 11:00 PM–12:00 AM in Australian Eastern Time.
  • When AEST is 16 hours ahead of EST: Standard 9 AM–5 PM working hours don't overlap. The best compromise is usually early morning in Eastern Time (8:00 AM–9:00 AM), which is 12:00 AM–1:00 AM in Australian Eastern Time.

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.

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).

Frequently asked questions

What time is 12 PM EST in AEST?

12:00 PM EDT is 2:00 AM (next day) AEST 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 AEST from EST?

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

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.

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.

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

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

Is it EST or EDT right now?

Eastern Time uses EST in winter and EDT from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. The live clock on this page shows which one applies today.

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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.