AEDT to AEST
-1hAEDT
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AESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEDT and AEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) and AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AEDT – Australian Eastern Daylight Time
UTC+11:00Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, from October to April.
- •AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
- •AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving, so Brisbane stays on AEST.
- •During AEDT, Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York and 11 hours ahead of UTC.
AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
- •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
- •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
- •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
Comparing Time Zones: AEDT and AEST
AEDT runs on Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) at UTC+11:00. AEST runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. That puts AEDT 1 hour behind AEST — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AEDT it is 8:00 AM in AEST. Midnight in AEDT is 11:00 PM in AEST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AEDT to AEST time conversion table
| AEDT (AEDT) | AEST (AEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert AEDT to AEST time
- Scheduling a call from AEDT to AEST: a 10:00 AM start in AEDT lands at 9:00 AM in AEST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both AEDT and AEST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEDT time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM AEST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in AEDT is 7:00 PM in AEST makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AEDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from AEDT and need AEST colleagues present.
About AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10:00). Because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, AEDT runs through the summer — from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April — which is almost exactly the reverse of the European and North American schedules. New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory observe it; Queensland and the Northern Territory do not, so Brisbane stays on AEST year round while Sydney moves to AEDT. During AEDT, Sydney is 11 hours ahead of UTC and 16 hours ahead of New York.
About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.
Best time to call between AEDT and AEST
Both AEDT and AEST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AEDT, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM AEST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
AEDT and AEST share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM AEDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
AEDT is 1 hour behind AEST (AEDT UTC+11:00 → AEST UTC+10:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AEDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AEDT
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
AEST
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AEDT and AEST?
AEDT (AEDT, UTC+11:00) is 1 hour behind AEST (AEST, UTC+10:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert AEDT time to AEST time?
Add -1h to AEDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AEDT is 8:00 AM in AEST.
What time is it in AEST right now?
AEST uses AEST at UTC+10:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from AEDT.
What is the best time to call AEST from AEDT?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM AEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, AEDT or AEST?
AEDT is 1 hour behind AEST. When it is 12:00 PM in AEDT it is 11:00 AM in AEST.
Does daylight saving time affect the AEDT–AEST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between AEDT and AEST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AEDT's time zone?
AEDT also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Newcastle.
Which countries use AEDT, AEDT's zone?
AEDT is used in Australia (NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT).
Is there a day difference between AEDT and AEST?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between AEDT and AEST?
AEST is -1h from AEDT.
What timezone is AEDT in?
AEDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AEST in?
AEST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)?
AEDT is used in Australia (NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT).
Does AEDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEDT switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEDT?
AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Which cities are in the AEST timezone?
Major cities in the AEST timezone include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
What is the UTC offset for AEST?
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is at UTC+10:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AEDT.
What should I know about the AEST timezone?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
When is it midnight in AEDT, what time is it in AEST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AEDT (AEDT), it is -1h later in AEST (AEST).
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