AEST — Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00 · 10 hours ahead of UTC · Standard time
Details
| Abbreviation | AEST |
| Full name | Australian Eastern Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+10:00 |
| 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 |
Time Difference from AEST
| 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 AEST in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently night in AEST, 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 AEST 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 | AEST | 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 AEST to Other Time Zones
Cities in AEST
About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +10:00, meaning it is 10 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 AEST include Sydney, and 4 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AEST?
AEST stands for Australian Eastern Standard Time. It is 10 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+10:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Australia/Sydney.
What is the current time in AEST?
The current AEST time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. AEST is UTC+10:00, which is 10 hours ahead of UTC.
Does AEST 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 AEST?
Countries and regions using AEST include Australia, Russia.
How do I convert AEST to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert AEST to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between AEST and 13 major world cities.