EST to AEST Converter
AEST is 14 hours ahead of EST 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.
AEST to EST insteadTime difference between EST and AEST
AEST is 14 hours ahead of EST for most of the year.
- 2026: AEST is 16 hours ahead of EST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026.
- 2026: AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST from Mar 8 – Apr 4, 2026, Oct 4 – Oct 31, 2026.
- 2027: AEST is 16 hours ahead of EST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
- 2027: AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST from Mar 14 – Apr 3, 2027, Oct 3 – Nov 6, 2027.
EST to AEST conversion table
| EST | AESTMost of the year | AESTJan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026 | AESTMar 8 – Apr 4, 2026, Oct 4 – Oct 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 2 PM | 4 PM | 3 PM |
| 1 AM | 3 PM | 5 PM | 4 PM |
| 2 AM | 4 PM | 6 PM | 5 PM |
| 3 AM | 5 PM | 7 PM | 6 PM |
| 4 AM | 6 PM | 8 PM | 7 PM |
| 5 AM | 7 PM | 9 PM | 8 PM |
| 6 AM | 8 PM | 10 PM | 9 PM |
| 7 AM | 9 PM | 11 PM | 10 PM |
| 8 AM | 10 PM | 12 AM+1 day | 11 PM |
| 9 AM | 11 PM | 1 AM+1 day | 12 AM+1 day |
| 10 AM | 12 AM+1 day | 2 AM+1 day | 1 AM+1 day |
| 11 AM | 1 AM+1 day | 3 AM+1 day | 2 AM+1 day |
| 12 PM | 2 AM+1 day | 4 AM+1 day | 3 AM+1 day |
| 1 PM | 3 AM+1 day | 5 AM+1 day | 4 AM+1 day |
| 2 PM | 4 AM+1 day | 6 AM+1 day | 5 AM+1 day |
| 3 PM | 5 AM+1 day | 7 AM+1 day | 6 AM+1 day |
| 4 PM | 6 AM+1 day | 8 AM+1 day | 7 AM+1 day |
| 5 PM | 7 AM+1 day | 9 AM+1 day | 8 AM+1 day |
| 6 PM | 8 AM+1 day | 10 AM+1 day | 9 AM+1 day |
| 7 PM | 9 AM+1 day | 11 AM+1 day | 10 AM+1 day |
| 8 PM | 10 AM+1 day | 12 PM+1 day | 11 AM+1 day |
| 9 PM | 11 AM+1 day | 1 PM+1 day | 12 PM+1 day |
| 10 PM | 12 PM+1 day | 2 PM+1 day | 1 PM+1 day |
| 11 PM | 1 PM+1 day | 3 PM+1 day | 2 PM+1 day |
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 5 PM – 9 PM EST (7 AM – 11 AM AEST).
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in AEST when it's 9 AM in EST?
11 PM for most of the year. AEST is 14 hours ahead of EST.
How many hours is AEST ahead of EST?
Usually 14 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: AEST is 16 hours ahead of EST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026. 2026: AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST from Mar 8 – Apr 4, 2026, Oct 4 – Oct 31, 2026.
Does EST use daylight saving time?
Yes. Eastern Time is UTC−5 (EST) in January and UTC−4 (EDT) in July. Mar 8, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC−4; Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back to UTC−5.
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.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and AEST?
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 5 PM – 9 PM EST (7 AM – 11 AM AEST).