UTC to AEST Time Converter

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

UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
20:55:26
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00
Sydney · Australian Eastern Standard Time
06:55:26
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00

Convert a specific time

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

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 UTC and AEST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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Columns are hours of the day in UTC (UTC). 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 08:00–08:00 UTC (18:00–18:00 AEST).

Hour-by-hour UTC to AEST conversion table

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

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

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 UTC or time in Sydney.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between UTC and AEST right now?+
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is currently 10 hours ahead UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does UTC or AEST observe daylight saving time?+
UTC: does not observe daylight saving time. AEST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between UTC and AEST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–08:00 UTC (18:00–18:00 AEST).
What time is it in Sydney when it is 12:00 noon in UTC?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in UTC (UTC), it is 22:00 Sun in Sydney (AEST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for UTC and AEST?+
UTC maps to "UTC" 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 UTC ahead of or behind Sydney?+
Whether UTC (UTC) is ahead of or behind Sydney (AEST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AEST is 10 hours ahead UTC. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for UTC and AEST?+
UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC) 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 UTC and AEST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between UTC and AEST is 08:00–08:00 UTC.