AEST to Reading Time Converter
GMT is 11 hours behind AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 10:00 PM GMT (previous day).
GMT is 11 hours behind AEDT at the moment. To convert AEST to Reading Time, subtract 11 hours from the AEST time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 10:00 PM GMT (previous day).
AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year. Reading Time (Reading time) is used in Reading, UK.
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 Reading Time time conversion table
AEST to Reading Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AEST | Reading Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| AEST | Reading Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| AEST | Reading Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
Conversion table from AEST to Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading Time
Subtract 11 hours from the AEST time to get Reading Time.
Example: 9:00 AM AEDT = 10:00 PM GMT (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM AEDT = 2:00 PM GMT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AEST and Reading Time
The time difference between AEST and Reading 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 – 28 Mar 2026: Reading Time is 11 hours behind of AEST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: Reading Time is 10 hours behind of AEST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: Reading Time is 9 hours behind of AEST.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Reading Time is 10 hours behind of AEST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Reading Time is 11 hours behind of AEST.
AEST and Reading 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).
- Reading Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
Best time for a meeting between AEST and Reading Time
AEST and Reading 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 8:00 PM GMT.
AEST to Reading Time FAQ
What is the time difference between AEST and Reading Time?
Right now GMT is 11 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 Reading Time?
9:00 AM AEDT is 10:00 PM GMT (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) AEST in Reading Time?
12:00 PM AEDT is 1:00 AM GMT.
Is Reading Time ahead of or behind AEST?
GMT is 11 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in Reading 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 Reading Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Reading Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
What is the best time for a meeting between AEST and Reading Time?
AEST and Reading 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 8:00 PM GMT.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.