UTC to AEST Converter
Convert time between Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT).
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEST, UTC-5
- Central Time – ChicagoCST, UTC-6
- Mountain Time – DenverMST, UTC-7
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPST, UTC-8
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonGMT, UTC+0
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCET, UTC+1
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEDT, UTC+11
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEST, UTC-5
- Central Time – ChicagoCST, UTC-6
- Mountain Time – DenverMST, UTC-7
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPST, UTC-8
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonGMT, UTC+0
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCET, UTC+1
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEDT, UTC+11
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
Coordinated Universal Time is 11 hours behind Australian Eastern Time right now.
- Now until Apr 4, 2027: Coordinated Universal Time is 11 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (UTC → AEDT).
- Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: Coordinated Universal Time is 10 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (UTC → AEST).
- From Oct 3, 2027: Coordinated Universal Time is 11 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (UTC → AEDT).
Australian Eastern Time is on AEDT right now, not AEST
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
| UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) | AEDT (Australian Eastern Time) |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
No 9 AM–5 PM overlap: suggestions are within working hours on one side and between 7 AM and 10 PM on the other.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across UTC and AESTUTC to AEST conversion table
For Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in Coordinated Universal Time.
| UTC | AEDT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM(next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM(next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM(next day) |
About these time zones
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the primary time standard used to regulate clocks worldwide and the reference for aviation, weather forecasting, computing and science. It never changes for daylight saving time, and every time zone is defined as an offset from it — for example, India Standard Time is UTC+5:30.
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is UTC+10. New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT use AEST in winter and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. Queensland stays on AEST all year.
UTC to AEST FAQs
What time is it in AEST when it is 9 AM UTC?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC is 8:00 PM AEDT in Australian Eastern Time.
How many hours ahead is UTC from AEST?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Apr 4, 2027: Coordinated Universal Time is 11 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (UTC → AEDT). Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: Coordinated Universal Time is 10 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (UTC → AEST).
Should I use AEST or AEDT?
Australian Eastern Time is on AEDT (UTC+11) on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Many people write “AEST” all year, but strictly AEST means Australian Eastern Standard Time (always UTC+10). This converter follows the real local time in Australian Eastern Time, including daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a call between UTC and AEST?
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, good options are 9:00 AM UTC (8:00 PM AEDT), 10:00 AM UTC (9:00 PM AEDT). There is no overlap of 9 AM–5 PM working hours, so these fall early or late for one side.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC stays at UTC+0 all year.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Australian Eastern Time switches between AEST and AEDT, so conversions depend on the date. AEST itself always means UTC+10.