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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 / +11:00UTC-5:00 / -4:00
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UTC Offset Reference

TimezoneAbbreviationStandard offsetDST offsetCountry
Australian Eastern TimeAEST / AEDTUTC+10:00UTC+11:00Australia
US Eastern TimeEST / EDTUTC-5:00UTC-4:00United States

* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.

Standard Time Conversion (AESTEST)

Australian Eastern TimeUS Eastern Time
12:00 AM AEST9:00 AM (prev day) EST
6:00 AM AEST3:00 PM (prev day) EST
9:00 AM AEST6:00 PM (prev day) EST
12:00 PM AEST9:00 PM (prev day) EST
3:00 PM AEST12:00 AM EST
6:00 PM AEST3:00 AM EST
9:00 PM AEST6:00 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.

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