Australian Eastern Time to US Eastern Time
Convert times between Australian Eastern Time (AEST, UTC+10:00) and US Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5:00). US Eastern Time is 15 hours behind Australian Eastern Time in standard time.
UTC+10:00 / +11:00→UTC-5:00 / -4:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Eastern Time | AEST / AEDT | UTC+10:00 | UTC+11:00 | Australia |
| US Eastern Time | EST / EDT | UTC-5:00 | UTC-4:00 | United States |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (AEST → EST)
| Australian Eastern Time | US Eastern Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AEST | 9:00 AM (prev day) EST |
| 6:00 AM AEST | 3:00 PM (prev day) EST |
| 9:00 AM AEST | 6:00 PM (prev day) EST |
| 12:00 PM AEST | 9:00 PM (prev day) EST |
| 3:00 PM AEST | 12:00 AM EST |
| 6:00 PM AEST | 3:00 AM EST |
| 9:00 PM AEST | 6:00 AM EST |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- Australian Eastern Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to AEDT (UTC+11:00) roughly from month 10 to 4.
- US Eastern Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to EDT (UTC-4:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert AEST to EST?
Add (-15) hours to the AEST time to get EST. For example, 9:00 AM AEST = 6:00 PM EST.
What is the current UTC offset for Australian Eastern Time?
Australian Eastern Time is UTC+10:00 during standard time (AEST) and UTC+11:00 during summer daylight saving time (AEDT).
Is US Eastern Time ahead or behind Australian Eastern Time?
US Eastern Time is 15 hours behind Australian Eastern Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between AEST and EST?
Due to the 15-hour difference, business-hours overlap may be limited. Use the live timezone converter to find a mutually convenient time.
Related Timezone Conversions
Australian Eastern Time → US Central TimeAEST / CSTAustralian Eastern Time → US Mountain TimeAEST / MSTAustralian Eastern Time → US Pacific TimeAEST / PSTAustralian Eastern Time → US Alaska TimeAEST / AKSTAustralian Eastern Time → Hawaii TimeAEST / HSTAustralian Eastern Time → Canada Atlantic TimeAEST / ASTAustralian Eastern Time → Australian Central TimeAEST / ACSTAustralian Eastern Time → Australian Western TimeAEST / AWST
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