Australia Time to US Time Converter

EST is 16 hours behind AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 5:00 PM EST (previous day).

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EST is 16 hours behind AEDT at the moment. To convert Australia Time to US Time, subtract 16 hours from the Australia Time time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 5:00 PM EST (previous day).

Australia Time (Australia time) is used in Australia. US Time (US time) is used in United States.

Australia Time to US Time time conversion table

Australia Time to US Time on 8 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

12 AM – 7 AM Australia Time
Australia TimeUS Time
12:00 AM8:00 AM−1
1:00 AM9:00 AM−1
2:00 AM10:00 AM−1
3:00 AM11:00 AM−1
4:00 AM12:00 PM−1
5:00 AM1:00 PM−1
6:00 AM2:00 PM−1
7:00 AM3:00 PM−1
8 AM – 3 PM Australia Time
Australia TimeUS Time
8:00 AM4:00 PM−1
9:00 AM5:00 PM−1
10:00 AM6:00 PM−1
11:00 AM7:00 PM−1
12:00 PM8:00 PM−1
1:00 PM9:00 PM−1
2:00 PM10:00 PM−1
3:00 PM11:00 PM−1
4 PM – 11 PM Australia Time
Australia TimeUS Time
4:00 PM12:00 AM
5:00 PM1:00 AM
6:00 PM2:00 AM
7:00 PM3:00 AM
8:00 PM4:00 AM
9:00 PM5:00 AM
10:00 PM6:00 AM
11:00 PM7:00 AM

Conversion table from Australia Time to US Time for 8 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in US 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 Australia Time to US Time

Subtract 16 hours from the Australia Time time to get US 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 Australia Time and US Time

The time difference between Australia Time and US 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: US Time is 16 hours behind of Australia Time.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: US Time is 15 hours behind of Australia Time.
  • 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: US Time is 14 hours behind of Australia Time.
  • 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: US Time is 15 hours behind of Australia Time.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: US Time is 16 hours behind of Australia Time.

Australia Time and US Time during daylight saving time

  • Australia Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
  • US 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 Australia Time and US Time

Australia Time and US 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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Australia Time to US Time FAQ

What is the time difference between Australia Time and US 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 Australia Time in US Time?

9:00 AM AEDT is 5:00 PM EST (previous day).

What is 12 PM (noon) Australia Time in US Time?

12:00 PM AEDT is 8:00 PM EST (previous day).

Is US Time ahead of or behind Australia Time?

EST is 16 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in US Time than in Australia Time.

Does Australia Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Australia Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.

Does US Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. US 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 Australia Time and US Time?

Australia Time and US 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 8 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.