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