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Sydney Time to EST Converter

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

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

Sydney Time (Sydney time) is used in Sydney, Australia. EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year).

Sydney Time to EST time conversion table

Sydney Time to EST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

Sydney TimeESTDay
12:00 AM AEDT8:00 AM ESTprevious day
1:00 AM AEDT9:00 AM ESTprevious day
2:00 AM AEDT10:00 AM ESTprevious day
3:00 AM AEDT11:00 AM ESTprevious day
4:00 AM AEDT12:00 PM ESTprevious day
5:00 AM AEDT1:00 PM ESTprevious day
6:00 AM AEDT2:00 PM ESTprevious day
7:00 AM AEDT3:00 PM ESTprevious day
8:00 AM AEDT4:00 PM ESTprevious day
9:00 AM AEDT5:00 PM ESTprevious day
10:00 AM AEDT6:00 PM ESTprevious day
11:00 AM AEDT7:00 PM ESTprevious day
12:00 PM AEDT8:00 PM ESTprevious day
1:00 PM AEDT9:00 PM ESTprevious day
2:00 PM AEDT10:00 PM ESTprevious day
3:00 PM AEDT11:00 PM ESTprevious day
4:00 PM AEDT12:00 AM ESTnight
5:00 PM AEDT1:00 AM ESTnight
6:00 PM AEDT2:00 AM ESTnight
7:00 PM AEDT3:00 AM ESTnight
8:00 PM AEDT4:00 AM ESTnight
9:00 PM AEDT5:00 AM ESTnight
10:00 PM AEDT6:00 AM EST—
11:00 PM AEDT7:00 AM EST—
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert Sydney Time to EST

Subtract 16 hours from the Sydney Time time to get EST.

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 Sydney Time and EST

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

Sydney Time and EST during daylight saving time

  • Sydney 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).
  • 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).

Best time for a meeting between Sydney Time and EST

Sydney Time and EST 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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Sydney Time to EST FAQ

What is the time difference between Sydney Time and EST?

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 Sydney Time in EST?

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

What is 12 PM (noon) Sydney Time in EST?

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

Is EST ahead of or behind Sydney Time?

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

Does Sydney Time change for daylight saving time?

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

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.

What is the best time for a meeting between Sydney Time and EST?

Sydney Time and EST 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.

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 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.