AEDT to AEST Time Converter

Convert Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is same time.

Sydney · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
11:32:20
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00
Sydney · Australian Eastern Standard Time
11:32:20
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00

Convert a specific time

From: AEDT (Sydney)
To: AEST (Sydney)
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Daylight Saving status right now

AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-10-04
Offset shift
UTC+10:00UTC+11:00
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-10-04
Offset shift
UTC+10:00UTC+11:00

When can AEDT and AEST meet?

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AEDT
AEST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Sydney (AEDT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
8 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:0016:00 AEDT (09:0016:00 AEST).

Hour-by-hour AEDT to AEST conversion table

AEDT time (Sydney)AEST time (Sydney)Status
00:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed12:00 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed13:00 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed16:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed23:00 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
IANA identifier
Australia/Sydney
Current UTC offset
UTC+10:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+10
Major cities in this zone
SydneyMelbourneCanberra
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
IANA identifier
Australia/Sydney
Current UTC offset
UTC+10:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+10
Major cities in this zone
SydneyMelbourneCanberra

Sun today in Sydney and Sydney

Sydney
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
17:06
Solar noon
11:52
Daylight
10h 26m
Sydney
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
17:06
Solar noon
11:52
Daylight
10h 26m

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AEDT and AEST right now?+
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is currently same time AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does AEDT or AEST observe daylight saving time?+
AEDT: observes daylight saving time. AEST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AEDT and AEST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–16:00 AEDT (09:00–16:00 AEST), giving 8 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Sydney when it is 12:00 noon in Sydney?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Sydney (AEDT), it is 12:00 Wed in Sydney (AEST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AEDT and AEST?+
AEDT maps to "Australia/Sydney" in the IANA database. AEST maps to "Australia/Sydney". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Sydney ahead of or behind Sydney?+
Whether Sydney (AEDT) is ahead of or behind Sydney (AEST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AEST is same time AEDT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for AEDT and AEST?+
AEDT is UTC+10:00 (GMT+10) and AEST is UTC+10:00 (GMT+10). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both AEDT and AEST?+
Yes. There are 8 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–16:00 AEDT.