AEST to EST Converter – Australian Eastern Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time
EST is 15 hours behind AEST. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is UTC+10, switching to AEDT (UTC+11) during daylight saving, while EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5, switching to EDT (UTC-4) during daylight saving. The live clocks below show the current time in both zones, updated every second.
AEST to EST Conversion Table (Hour by Hour)
Standard-time conversion from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time. During daylight saving periods the offset shifts by one hour - the live clocks above always show the correct current time.
| AEST (UTC+10) | EST (UTC-5) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AEST and EST?
EST is 15 hours behind AEST. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is UTC+10 and EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5.
How do I convert AEST to EST?
Take your time in AEST and subtract 15 hours. For example, 9:00 AM AEST is 6:00 PM in EST. The live clocks at the top of this page always show the current conversion.
Does daylight saving time affect AEST to EST conversion?
Yes. AEST switches to AEDT (UTC+11) in summer and EST switches to EDT (UTC-4) in summer, so the gap between the two zones changes during DST periods. The live clocks on this page use the IANA timezone database and always reflect the correct current offset automatically.
What is the best time for a meeting between AEST and EST?
Look for overlap between 9:00 AM-6:00 PM working hours in both zones using the conversion table above. EST is 15 hours behind AEST, so overlap is limited - early morning in one zone and evening in the other usually works best.