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