EST to AEST Converter
AEDT is 16 hours ahead of EST. 9:00 AM EST = 1:00 AM AEDT (next day).
AEDT is 16 hours ahead of EST at the moment. To convert EST to AEST, add 16 hours to the EST time: 9:00 AM EST = 1:00 AM AEDT (next day).
EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year. The same conversion is also searched as “est to aedt”.
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.
EST to AEST time conversion table
EST to AEST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | AEST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 1:00 AM EST | 5:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 2:00 AM EST | 6:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 3:00 AM EST | 7:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 4:00 AM EST | 8:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 5:00 AM EST | 9:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 6:00 AM EST | 10:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 7:00 AM EST | 11:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 8:00 AM EST | 12:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 9:00 AM EST | 1:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 10:00 AM EST | 2:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 11:00 AM EST | 3:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 12:00 PM EST | 4:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 1:00 PM EST | 5:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 2:00 PM EST | 6:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 3:00 PM EST | 7:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 4:00 PM EST | 8:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 5:00 PM EST | 9:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 6:00 PM EST | 10:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 7:00 PM EST | 11:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 8:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM AEDT | next day |
| 9:00 PM EST | 1:00 PM AEDT | next day |
| 10:00 PM EST | 2:00 PM AEDT | next day |
| 11:00 PM EST | 3:00 PM AEDT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EST to AEST
Add 16 hours to the EST time to get AEST.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 1:00 AM AEDT (next day).
Across midnight: 10:00 PM EST = 2:00 PM AEDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EST and AEST
The time difference between EST and AEST 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: AEST is 16 hours ahead of EST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 3 Apr 2026: AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST.
- 4 Apr 2026 – 2 Oct 2026: AEST is 14 hours ahead of EST.
- 3 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: AEST is 16 hours ahead of EST.
EST and AEST during daylight saving time
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between EST and AEST
EST and AEST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM EST, which is 7:00 AM AEDT.
EST to AEST FAQ
What is the time difference between EST and AEST?
Right now AEDT is 16 hours ahead of EST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EST in AEST?
9:00 AM EST is 1:00 AM AEDT (next day).
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in AEST?
12:00 PM EST is 4:00 AM AEDT (next day).
Is AEST ahead of or behind EST?
AEDT is 16 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in AEST than in EST.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and AEST?
EST and AEST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM EST, which is 7:00 AM AEDT.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.