EST to AEST converter
AEST is 14 hours ahead of EST for most of the year. The gap is different for part of the year, because only one side changes its clocks: in 2026 that is 1 January to 7 March (16 hours) and 8 March to 4 April (15 hours) and 4 October to 31 October (15 hours) and 1 November to 31 December (16 hours). If you schedule something in that period, check the date.
EST to AEST conversion table
Every hour of the day in EST and what it is in AEST. The columns use a January date and a July date, so you can see how daylight saving changes the answer.
| Time in EST | AEST in January EST to AEDT | AEST in July EDT to AEST |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1 AM | 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2 AM | 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3 AM | 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4 AM | 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5 AM | 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6 AM | 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7 AM | 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8 AM | 12:00 AM next day | 10:00 PM |
| 9 AM | 1:00 AM next day | 11:00 PM |
| 10 AM | 2:00 AM next day | 12:00 AM next day |
| 11 AM | 3:00 AM next day | 1:00 AM next day |
| 12 PM | 4:00 AM next day | 2:00 AM next day |
| 1 PM | 5:00 AM next day | 3:00 AM next day |
| 2 PM | 6:00 AM next day | 4:00 AM next day |
| 3 PM | 7:00 AM next day | 5:00 AM next day |
| 4 PM | 8:00 AM next day | 6:00 AM next day |
| 5 PM | 9:00 AM next day | 7:00 AM next day |
| 6 PM | 10:00 AM next day | 8:00 AM next day |
| 7 PM | 11:00 AM next day | 9:00 AM next day |
| 8 PM | 12:00 PM next day | 10:00 AM next day |
| 9 PM | 1:00 PM next day | 11:00 AM next day |
| 10 PM | 2:00 PM next day | 12:00 PM next day |
| 11 PM | 3:00 PM next day | 1:00 PM next day |
How to convert EST to AEST
To convert EST to AEST by hand, add 14 hours for most of the year, then fix the date if you cross midnight.
- 8 PM EST on 15 January is 12:00 PM AEDT the next day.
- 8 PM EDT on 15 July is 10:00 AM AEST the next day.
- On the other side of the year, 8 PM EST on 2 February is 12:00 PM AEDT the next day, because the gap is then 16 hours.
- 8 PM EDT on 15 October is 11:00 AM AEDT the next day.
About the two time zones
Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Used in: New York, Toronto, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Washington DC. Clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
People write EST all year round, even in summer when the clocks actually say EDT. This tool treats EST, EDT and ET as the same thing: the current time in New York.
Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Used in: Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart. Clocks go forward on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April (the seasons are opposite to the northern hemisphere). Brisbane does not change its clocks.
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Questions
What is 8 PM EST in AEST?
8 PM EST on 15 January is 12:00 PM AEDT the next day. 8 PM EDT on 15 July is 10:00 AM AEST the next day. On the other side of the year, 8 PM EST on 2 February is 12:00 PM AEDT the next day, because the gap is then 16 hours.
Is AEST ahead of or behind EST?
AEST is 14 hours ahead of EST for most of the year. The gap is different for part of the year, because only one side changes its clocks: in 2026 that is 1 January to 7 March (16 hours) and 8 March to 4 April (15 hours) and 4 October to 31 October (15 hours) and 1 November to 31 December (16 hours). If you schedule something in that period, check the date.
Does daylight saving change the difference between EST and AEST?
Yes. Eastern Time: Clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November. Australian Eastern Time: Clocks go forward on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April (the seasons are opposite to the northern hemisphere). Brisbane does not change its clocks.
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