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Convert AEST to ET

Australian Eastern Time (AEST) to Eastern Time (ET)

Australian teams in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra coordinating with US East Coast headquarters face one of the most challenging timezone gaps in global business. The 14-16 hour difference -- which swings due to opposite-season DST in both countries -- means today in Australia is still yesterday in the US. Finding synchronous meeting times requires deliberate planning and seasonal adjustment.

When it's 12:00 PM in Sydney, it's 10:00 PM in New York (previous day)

On Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026; Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027; Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027: 8:00 PM in New York (previous day).

On Mar 8 – Apr 4, 2026; Oct 4 – Oct 31, 2026; Mar 14 – Apr 3, 2027; Oct 3 – Nov 6, 2027: 9:00 PM in New York (previous day).

AEST UTC+11 / UTC+10 ET UTC-5 / UTC-4 -16/-15/-14h

Interactive Converter

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AEST to ET Conversion Table

Full 24-hour comparison. Business hours (9 AM -- 6 PM) are highlighted.

Sydney (AEST) New York (ET)
12:00 AM 10:00 AM -1 day
1:00 AM 11:00 AM -1 day
2:00 AM 12:00 PM -1 day
3:00 AM 1:00 PM -1 day
4:00 AM 2:00 PM -1 day
5:00 AM 3:00 PM -1 day
6:00 AM 4:00 PM -1 day
7:00 AM 5:00 PM -1 day
8:00 AM 6:00 PM -1 day
9:00 AM 7:00 PM -1 day
10:00 AM 8:00 PM -1 day
11:00 AM 9:00 PM -1 day
12:00 PM 10:00 PM -1 day
1:00 PM 11:00 PM -1 day
2:00 PM 12:00 AM
3:00 PM 1:00 AM
4:00 PM 2:00 AM
5:00 PM 3:00 AM
6:00 PM 4:00 AM
7:00 PM 5:00 AM
8:00 PM 6:00 AM
9:00 PM 7:00 AM
10:00 PM 8:00 AM
11:00 PM 9:00 AM

These times apply on all dates in 2026–2027 except:

  • Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026; Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027; Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027: New York times are 2 hours earlier.
  • Mar 8 – Apr 4, 2026; Oct 4 – Oct 31, 2026; Mar 14 – Apr 3, 2027; Oct 3 – Nov 6, 2027: New York times are 1 hour earlier.

Best Meeting Window

Top meeting times for teams in AEST and ET (9 AM -- 6 PM work hours, 1-hour meeting).

12a
3a
6a
9a
12p
3p
6p
9p
Sydney
New York
Overlap
Everyone available
Most available
Some overlap
Outside work hours
1 3:00 AM -- 4:00 AM in Sydney
Sydney: 3:00 AM New York: 1:00 PM

1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for Sydney.

5.9 / 10
2 4:00 AM -- 5:00 AM in Sydney
Sydney: 4:00 AM New York: 2:00 PM

1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for Sydney.

5.9 / 10
3 1:00 PM -- 2:00 PM in Sydney
Sydney: 1:00 PM New York: 11:00 PM

1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for New York.

5.9 / 10

These times apply on all dates in 2026–2027 except:

  • Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026; Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027; Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027: New York times are 2 hours earlier.
  • Mar 8 – Apr 4, 2026; Oct 4 – Oct 31, 2026; Mar 14 – Apr 3, 2027; Oct 3 – Nov 6, 2027: New York times are 1 hour earlier.

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Scheduling Tips

  • From Australia, early morning calls (7:00-9:00 AM AEST) catch the US team at their end-of-day (5:00-7:00 PM EST previous day). This is the most natural overlap.
  • Rotate meeting times quarterly so neither the Sydney nor New York team always takes the inconvenient slot.
  • Mark DST transition weeks on your calendar -- the offset shifts by a full hour in both March (US) and October (Australia), and by two hours when both switch within weeks of each other.

Time Difference & DST

The AEST to ET gap is -16h, -15h, or -14h, depending on daylight saving time. The table lists each period.

Dates SydneyNew York Difference
Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026 UTC+11UTC-5 -16h
Mar 8 – Apr 4, 2026 UTC+11UTC-4 -15h
Apr 5 – Oct 3, 2026 UTC+10UTC-4 -14h
Oct 4 – Oct 31, 2026 UTC+11UTC-4 -15h
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 UTC+11UTC-5 -16h
Mar 14 – Apr 3, 2027 UTC+11UTC-4 -15h
Apr 4 – Oct 2, 2027 UTC+10UTC-4 -14h
Oct 3 – Nov 6, 2027 UTC+11UTC-4 -15h
Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027 UTC+11UTC-5 -16h

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Major Cities

Australian Eastern Time (AEST)

  • Sydney
  • Canberra
  • Wollongong

Eastern Time (ET)

  • New York
  • Miami
  • Atlanta

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between AEST and EST?
AEST (UTC+10) is 15 hours ahead of EST (UTC-5) when both are on standard time. However, the gap ranges from 14 to 16 hours depending on DST: 16 hours when Australia is on AEDT and the US is on EST (November-March), 14 hours when the US is on EDT and Australia is on AEST (April-October), and 15 hours when both or neither are on daylight time.
What is 9:00 AM AEST in US Eastern Time?
During Australian standard time and US standard time (brief overlap periods), 9:00 AM AEST is 6:00 PM EST the previous day. During AEDT and EST (November-March), 9:00 AM AEDT is 5:00 PM EST the previous day. The exact offset depends on which DST combination is active.
Why does the Australia-US time difference change so much?
Australia and the US observe DST in opposite seasons. Australia springs forward in October (southern hemisphere spring) while the US springs forward in March (northern hemisphere spring). This creates four different offset combinations throughout the year, ranging from 14 to 16 hours.
When is the best time for a call from Sydney to New York?
From Sydney's perspective, the most practical windows are 7:00-9:00 AM AEST / 5:00-7:00 PM EST the previous day (Apr-Oct), or 8:00-9:00 AM AEDT / 4:00-5:00 PM EST the previous day (Nov-Mar). The Australian morning overlaps with the US previous-day evening.

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