AEST to Philadelphia Time Converter
EST is 16 hours behind AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 5:00 PM EST (previous day).
EST is 16 hours behind AEDT at the moment. To convert AEST to Philadelphia Time, subtract 16 hours from the AEST time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 5:00 PM EST (previous day).
AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year. Philadelphia Time (Philadelphia time) is used in Philadelphia, USA.
Queensland stays on AEST all year. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is not in force right now: New South Wales is currently on AEDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say AEDT.
AEST to Philadelphia Time time conversion table
AEST to Philadelphia Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AEST | Philadelphia Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 |
| AEST | Philadelphia Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| AEST | Philadelphia Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Conversion table from AEST to Philadelphia Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in Philadelphia Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AEST to Philadelphia Time
Subtract 16 hours from the AEST time to get Philadelphia Time.
Example: 9:00 AM AEDT = 5:00 PM EST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM AEDT = 9:00 AM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AEST and Philadelphia Time
The time difference between AEST and Philadelphia Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: Philadelphia Time is 16 hours behind of AEST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: Philadelphia Time is 15 hours behind of AEST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: Philadelphia Time is 14 hours behind of AEST.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Philadelphia Time is 15 hours behind of AEST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Philadelphia Time is 16 hours behind of AEST.
AEST and Philadelphia Time during daylight saving time
- AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
- Philadelphia Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
Best time for a meeting between AEST and Philadelphia Time
AEST and Philadelphia Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AEDT, which is 3:00 PM EST.
AEST to Philadelphia Time FAQ
What is the time difference between AEST and Philadelphia Time?
Right now EST is 16 hours behind AEDT. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AEST in Philadelphia Time?
9:00 AM AEDT is 5:00 PM EST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) AEST in Philadelphia Time?
12:00 PM AEDT is 8:00 PM EST (previous day).
Is Philadelphia Time ahead of or behind AEST?
EST is 16 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in Philadelphia Time than in AEST.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
Does Philadelphia Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Philadelphia Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between AEST and Philadelphia Time?
AEST and Philadelphia Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AEDT, which is 3:00 PM EST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.