EST to AEDT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 14 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
16:55:24
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Sydney · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
06:55:24
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00

Convert a specific time

From: EST (New York)
To: AEDT (Sydney)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00UTC-05:00
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

When can EST and AEDT meet?

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AEDT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EST). 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 18:0018:00 EST (08:0008:00 AEDT).

Hour-by-hour EST to AEDT conversion table

EST time (New York)AEDT time (Sydney)Status
00:00 Sun14:00 SunAEDT working
01:00 Sun15:00 SunAEDT working
02:00 Sun16:00 SunAEDT working
03:00 Sun17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sun18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sun19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun23:00 SunEST working
10:00 Sun00:00 MonEST working
11:00 Sun01:00 MonEST working
12:00 Sun02:00 MonEST working
13:00 Sun03:00 MonEST working
14:00 Sun04:00 MonEST working
15:00 Sun05:00 MonEST working
16:00 Sun06:00 MonEST working
17:00 Sun07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun09:00 MonAEDT working
20:00 Sun10:00 MonAEDT working
21:00 Sun11:00 MonAEDT working
22:00 Sun12:00 MonAEDT working
23:00 Sun13:00 MonAEDT 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

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
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

Sun today in New York and Sydney

New York
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 16m
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 EST and AEDT right now?+
AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) is currently 14 hours ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or AEDT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. AEDT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and AEDT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 18:00–18:00 EST (08:00–08:00 AEDT).
What time is it in Sydney when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in New York (EST), it is 02:00 Mon in Sydney (AEDT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and AEDT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. AEDT maps to "Australia/Sydney". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Sydney?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Sydney (AEDT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AEDT is 14 hours ahead EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and AEDT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and AEDT 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 EST and AEDT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between EST and AEDT is 18:00–18:00 EST.