AEDT — Australian Eastern Daylight Time
UTC+11:00 · 11 hours ahead of UTC · Standard time
Details
| Abbreviation | AEDT |
| Full name | Australian Eastern Daylight Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+11:00 |
| IANA identifier | Australia/Sydney |
| DST status | Inactive (standard) |
| Standard offset | UTC+10:00 |
| DST offset | UTC+11:00 |
| Clocks forward | Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
| Clocks back | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
Current offset differs from the label
AEDT is listed as UTC+11:00, but the live IANA zone Australia/Sydney is currently UTC+10:00. This usually happens during daylight saving time.
Time Difference from AEDT
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +14h |
| Chicago | +15h |
| Los Angeles | +17h |
| London | +9h |
| Paris | +8h |
| Moscow | +7h |
| Dubai | +6h |
| Mumbai | +4h 30m |
| Bangkok | +3h |
| Shanghai | +2h |
| Tokyo | +1h |
| Auckland | -2h |
Using AEDT in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently night in AEDT, which is outside typical calling hours. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Tokyo: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM AEDT equals 9:00 AM-4:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone observes daylight saving time, so recurring meetings can shift by one hour for people outside the same DST rule.
| Market | AEDT | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Auckland | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Shanghai | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:30 AM-12:30 PM |
| Dubai | 3:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM |
Convert AEDT to Other Time Zones
Cities in AEDT
About AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +11:00, meaning it is 11 hours ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Australia/Sydney. It is used in 2 countries, including Australia, Russia.
This time zone observes daylight saving time. During standard time, the offset is UTC+10:00. When DST is active, clocks are advanced by one hour to UTC+11:00. In 2026, DST begins on Sunday, October 4, 2026 and ends on Sunday, April 5, 2026. DST is currently not active.
Major cities in AEDT include Sydney, and 4 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AEDT?
AEDT stands for Australian Eastern Daylight Time. It is 11 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+11:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Australia/Sydney.
What is the current time in AEDT?
The current AEDT time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. AEDT is UTC+11:00, which is 11 hours ahead of UTC.
Does AEDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes. When DST is active, the offset changes from UTC+10:00 to UTC+11:00. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, October 4, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
What countries use AEDT?
Countries and regions using AEDT include Australia, Russia.
How do I convert AEDT to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert AEDT to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between AEDT and 13 major world cities.