AEST to UTC Time Converter

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

Sydney · Australian Eastern Standard Time
06:55:28
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00
UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
20:55:28
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00

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

AEST (Australian Eastern Standard 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: AEST observes DST while UTC does not. The 10-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when AEST starts or ends DST.

When can AEST and UTC meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Sydney (AEST). 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 AEST (08:00–08:00 UTC).

Hour-by-hour AEST to UTC conversion table

AEST 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 SunAEST working
10:00 Mon00:00 MonAEST working
11:00 Mon01:00 MonAEST working
12:00 Mon02:00 MonAEST working
13:00 Mon03:00 MonAEST working
14:00 Mon04:00 MonAEST working
15:00 Mon05:00 MonAEST working
16:00 Mon06:00 MonAEST 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 Standard Time (AEST)
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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Looking for local time? See time in Sydney or time in UTC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AEST and UTC right now?+
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is currently 10 hours behind AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does AEST or UTC observe daylight saving time?+
AEST: observes daylight saving time. UTC: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AEST and UTC?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 18:00–18:00 AEST (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 (AEST), it is 02:00 Mon in UTC (UTC).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AEST and UTC?+
AEST 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 (AEST) is ahead of or behind UTC (UTC) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now UTC is 10 hours behind AEST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for AEST and UTC?+
AEST 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 AEST and UTC?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between AEST and UTC is 18:00–18:00 AEST.