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AEST to EST converter
Australian Eastern Time
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Eastern Time
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Eastern Time is 14 hours behind Australian Eastern Time for most of the year, and 16 hours behind or 15 hours behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
When does the difference change?
In 2026:
- January 1 to March 7: Eastern Time is 16 hours behind Australian Eastern Time
- March 8 to April 4: Eastern Time is 15 hours behind Australian Eastern Time
- April 5 to October 3: Eastern Time is 14 hours behind Australian Eastern Time
- October 4 to October 31: Eastern Time is 15 hours behind Australian Eastern Time
- November 1 to December 31: Eastern Time is 16 hours behind Australian Eastern Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM AEST in EST?
For most of the year, 9 AM Australian Eastern Time is 7 PM the day before Eastern Time. For part of the year it is 5 PM the day before or 6 PM the day before, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is EST from AEST?
Eastern Time is 14 hours behind Australian Eastern Time for most of the year, and 16 hours behind or 15 hours behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Does the AEST to EST difference change?
Yes. It changes 4 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
AEST to EST, hour by hour
| Australian Eastern Time | Eastern Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 9 AM (previous day) |
| 1 AM | 10 AM (previous day) |
| 2 AM | 11 AM (previous day) |
| 3 AM | 12 PM (previous day) |
| 4 AM | 1 PM (previous day) |
| 5 AM | 2 PM (previous day) |
| 6 AM | 3 PM (previous day) |
| 7 AM | 4 PM (previous day) |
| 8 AM | 5 PM (previous day) |
| 9 AM | 6 PM (previous day) |
| 10 AM | 7 PM (previous day) |
| 11 AM | 8 PM (previous day) |
| 12 PM | 9 PM (previous day) |
| 1 PM | 10 PM (previous day) |
| 2 PM | 11 PM (previous day) |
| 3 PM | 12 AM |
| 4 PM | 1 AM |
| 5 PM | 2 AM |
| 6 PM | 3 AM |
| 7 PM | 4 AM |
| 8 PM | 5 AM |
| 9 PM | 6 AM |
| 10 PM | 7 AM |
| 11 PM | 8 AM |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.