AEST to UTC Converter
UTC 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.
UTC to AEST insteadTime difference between AEST and UTC
UTC is 11 hours behind AEST for most of the year.
- 2026: UTC is 10 hours behind AEST from Apr 5 – Oct 3, 2026.
- 2027: UTC is 10 hours behind AEST from Apr 4 – Oct 2, 2027.
AEST to UTC conversion table
| AEST | UTCMost of the year | UTCApr 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 UTC).
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in UTC when it's 9 AM in AEST?
10 PM the previous day for most of the year. UTC is 11 hours behind AEST.
How many hours is UTC 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: UTC is 10 hours behind AEST from Apr 5 – Oct 3, 2026. 2027: UTC 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 UTC use daylight saving time?
No. Coordinated Universal Time stays at UTC+0 all year.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AEST and UTC?
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 UTC).