UTC to AEST Converter
AEST is 11 hours ahead of UTC 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 UTC insteadTime difference between UTC and AEST
AEST is 11 hours ahead of UTC for most of the year.
- 2026: AEST is 10 hours ahead of UTC from Apr 5 – Oct 3, 2026.
- 2027: AEST is 10 hours ahead of UTC from Apr 4 – Oct 2, 2027.
UTC to AEST conversion table
| UTC | AESTMost of the year | AESTApr 5 – Oct 3, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 11 AM | 10 AM |
| 1 AM | 12 PM | 11 AM |
| 2 AM | 1 PM | 12 PM |
| 3 AM | 2 PM | 1 PM |
| 4 AM | 3 PM | 2 PM |
| 5 AM | 4 PM | 3 PM |
| 6 AM | 5 PM | 4 PM |
| 7 AM | 6 PM | 5 PM |
| 8 AM | 7 PM | 6 PM |
| 9 AM | 8 PM | 7 PM |
| 10 AM | 9 PM | 8 PM |
| 11 AM | 10 PM | 9 PM |
| 12 PM | 11 PM | 10 PM |
| 1 PM | 12 AM+1 day | 11 PM |
| 2 PM | 1 AM+1 day | 12 AM+1 day |
| 3 PM | 2 AM+1 day | 1 AM+1 day |
| 4 PM | 3 AM+1 day | 2 AM+1 day |
| 5 PM | 4 AM+1 day | 3 AM+1 day |
| 6 PM | 5 AM+1 day | 4 AM+1 day |
| 7 PM | 6 AM+1 day | 5 AM+1 day |
| 8 PM | 7 AM+1 day | 6 AM+1 day |
| 9 PM | 8 AM+1 day | 7 AM+1 day |
| 10 PM | 9 AM+1 day | 8 AM+1 day |
| 11 PM | 10 AM+1 day | 9 AM+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 7 AM – 10 AM UTC (6 PM – 9 PM AEST).
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in AEST when it's 9 AM in UTC?
8 PM for most of the year. AEST is 11 hours ahead of UTC.
How many hours is AEST ahead of UTC?
Usually 11 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: AEST is 10 hours ahead of UTC from Apr 5 – Oct 3, 2026. 2027: AEST is 10 hours ahead of UTC from Apr 4 – Oct 2, 2027.
Does UTC use daylight saving time?
No. Coordinated Universal Time stays at UTC+0 all year.
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 UTC 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 7 AM – 10 AM UTC (6 PM – 9 PM AEST).