AEST to Quebec Time Converter
EST is 16 hours behind AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 5:00 PM EST (previous day).
EST is 16 hours behind AEDT at the moment. To convert AEST to Quebec Time, subtract 16 hours from the AEST time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 5:00 PM EST (previous day).
AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year. Quebec Time (Quebec time) is used in Quebec, Canada.
Queensland stays on AEST all year. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is not in force right now: New South Wales is currently on AEDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say AEDT.
AEST to Quebec Time time conversion table
AEST to Quebec Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AEST | Quebec Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AEDT | 8:00 AM EST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM AEDT | 9:00 AM EST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM AEDT | 10:00 AM EST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM AEDT | 11:00 AM EST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM AEDT | 12:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM AEDT | 1:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM AEDT | 2:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM AEDT | 3:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM AEDT | 4:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM AEDT | 5:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 10:00 AM AEDT | 6:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 11:00 AM AEDT | 7:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 12:00 PM AEDT | 8:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 1:00 PM AEDT | 9:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 2:00 PM AEDT | 10:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 3:00 PM AEDT | 11:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 4:00 PM AEDT | 12:00 AM EST | night |
| 5:00 PM AEDT | 1:00 AM EST | night |
| 6:00 PM AEDT | 2:00 AM EST | night |
| 7:00 PM AEDT | 3:00 AM EST | night |
| 8:00 PM AEDT | 4:00 AM EST | night |
| 9:00 PM AEDT | 5:00 AM EST | night |
| 10:00 PM AEDT | 6:00 AM EST | — |
| 11:00 PM AEDT | 7:00 AM EST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AEST to Quebec Time
Subtract 16 hours from the AEST time to get Quebec Time.
Example: 9:00 AM AEDT = 5:00 PM EST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM AEDT = 9:00 AM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AEST and Quebec Time
The time difference between AEST and Quebec Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: Quebec Time is 16 hours behind of AEST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: Quebec Time is 15 hours behind of AEST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: Quebec Time is 14 hours behind of AEST.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Quebec Time is 15 hours behind of AEST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Quebec Time is 16 hours behind of AEST.
AEST and Quebec Time during daylight saving time
- AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
- Quebec Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
Best time for a meeting between AEST and Quebec Time
AEST and Quebec Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AEDT, which is 3:00 PM EST.
AEST to Quebec Time FAQ
What is the time difference between AEST and Quebec Time?
Right now EST is 16 hours behind AEDT. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AEST in Quebec Time?
9:00 AM AEDT is 5:00 PM EST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) AEST in Quebec Time?
12:00 PM AEDT is 8:00 PM EST (previous day).
Is Quebec Time ahead of or behind AEST?
EST is 16 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in Quebec Time than in AEST.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
Does Quebec Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Quebec Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between AEST and Quebec Time?
AEST and Quebec Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AEDT, which is 3:00 PM EST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.