AEST to GMT Converter
GMT is 11 hours behind AEST for most of the year. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because the two places switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
GMT to AEST insteadTime difference between AEST and GMT
GMT is 11 hours behind AEST for most of the year.
- 2026: GMT is 10 hours behind AEST from Apr 5 – Oct 3, 2026.
- 2027: GMT is 10 hours behind AEST from Apr 4 – Oct 2, 2027.
AEST to GMT conversion table
| AEST | GMTMost of the year | GMTApr 5 – Oct 3, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 1 PM−1 day | 2 PM−1 day |
| 1 AM | 2 PM−1 day | 3 PM−1 day |
| 2 AM | 3 PM−1 day | 4 PM−1 day |
| 3 AM | 4 PM−1 day | 5 PM−1 day |
| 4 AM | 5 PM−1 day | 6 PM−1 day |
| 5 AM | 6 PM−1 day | 7 PM−1 day |
| 6 AM | 7 PM−1 day | 8 PM−1 day |
| 7 AM | 8 PM−1 day | 9 PM−1 day |
| 8 AM | 9 PM−1 day | 10 PM−1 day |
| 9 AM | 10 PM−1 day | 11 PM−1 day |
| 10 AM | 11 PM−1 day | 12 AM |
| 11 AM | 12 AM | 1 AM |
| 12 PM | 1 AM | 2 AM |
| 1 PM | 2 AM | 3 AM |
| 2 PM | 3 AM | 4 AM |
| 3 PM | 4 AM | 5 AM |
| 4 PM | 5 AM | 6 AM |
| 5 PM | 6 AM | 7 AM |
| 6 PM | 7 AM | 8 AM |
| 7 PM | 8 AM | 9 AM |
| 8 PM | 9 AM | 10 AM |
| 9 PM | 10 AM | 11 AM |
| 10 PM | 11 AM | 12 PM |
| 11 PM | 12 PM | 1 PM |
Best time to meet
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 6 PM – 9 PM AEST (7 AM – 10 AM GMT).
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in GMT when it's 9 AM in AEST?
10 PM the previous day for most of the year. GMT is 11 hours behind AEST.
How many hours is GMT behind AEST?
Usually 11 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: GMT is 10 hours behind AEST from Apr 5 – Oct 3, 2026. 2027: GMT is 10 hours behind AEST from Apr 4 – Oct 2, 2027.
Does AEST use daylight saving time?
Yes. Australian Eastern Time is UTC+11 (UTC+11) in January and UTC+10 (UTC+10) in July. Apr 4, 2026: clocks go back to UTC+10; Oct 3, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC+11.
Does GMT use daylight saving time?
No. Greenwich Mean Time stays at UTC+0 all year.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AEST and GMT?
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 6 PM – 9 PM AEST (7 AM – 10 AM GMT).