AEDT to UTC Time Converter

Convert Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 10 hours behind.

Sydney · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
06:55:29
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00
UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
20:55:29
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00

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From: AEDT (Sydney)
To: UTC (UTC)
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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+10:00 → UTC+11:00
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: AEDT observes DST while UTC does not. The 10-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when AEDT starts or ends DST.

When can AEDT and UTC meet?

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UTC
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.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 18:00–18:00 AEDT (08:00–08:00 UTC).

Hour-by-hour AEDT to UTC conversion table

AEDT time (Sydney)UTC time (UTC)Status
00:00 Mon14:00 SunUTC working
01:00 Mon15:00 SunUTC working
02:00 Mon16:00 SunUTC working
03:00 Mon17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon23:00 SunAEDT working
10:00 Mon00:00 MonAEDT working
11:00 Mon01:00 MonAEDT working
12:00 Mon02:00 MonAEDT working
13:00 Mon03:00 MonAEDT working
14:00 Mon04:00 MonAEDT working
15:00 Mon05:00 MonAEDT working
16:00 Mon06:00 MonAEDT working
17:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon09:00 MonUTC working
20:00 Mon10:00 MonUTC working
21:00 Mon11:00 MonUTC working
22:00 Mon12:00 MonUTC working
23:00 Mon13:00 MonUTC working

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
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC

Sun today in Sydney and UTC

Sydney
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
17:07
Solar noon
11:52
Daylight
10h 29m

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AEDT and UTC right now?+
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is currently 10 hours behind 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 UTC observe daylight saving time?+
AEDT: observes daylight saving time. UTC: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AEDT and UTC?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 18:00–18:00 AEDT (08:00–08:00 UTC).
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 noon in Sydney?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Sydney (AEDT), it is 02:00 Mon in UTC (UTC).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AEDT and UTC?+
AEDT maps to "Australia/Sydney" in the IANA database. UTC maps to "UTC". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Sydney ahead of or behind UTC?+
Whether Sydney (AEDT) is ahead of or behind UTC (UTC) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now UTC is 10 hours behind AEDT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for AEDT and UTC?+
AEDT is UTC+10:00 (GMT+10) and UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC). 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 UTC?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between AEDT and UTC is 18:00–18:00 AEDT.