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AEST to Washington, D.C. Time Converter

EST is 16 hours behind AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 5:00 PM EST (previous day).

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EST is 16 hours behind AEDT at the moment. To convert AEST to Washington, D.C. 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. Washington, D.C. Time (Washington, D.C. time) is used in Washington, D.C., USA.

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 Washington, D.C. Time time conversion table

AEST to Washington, D.C. Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

AESTWashington, D.C. TimeDay
12:00 AM AEDT8:00 AM ESTprevious day
1:00 AM AEDT9:00 AM ESTprevious day
2:00 AM AEDT10:00 AM ESTprevious day
3:00 AM AEDT11:00 AM ESTprevious day
4:00 AM AEDT12:00 PM ESTprevious day
5:00 AM AEDT1:00 PM ESTprevious day
6:00 AM AEDT2:00 PM ESTprevious day
7:00 AM AEDT3:00 PM ESTprevious day
8:00 AM AEDT4:00 PM ESTprevious day
9:00 AM AEDT5:00 PM ESTprevious day
10:00 AM AEDT6:00 PM ESTprevious day
11:00 AM AEDT7:00 PM ESTprevious day
12:00 PM AEDT8:00 PM ESTprevious day
1:00 PM AEDT9:00 PM ESTprevious day
2:00 PM AEDT10:00 PM ESTprevious day
3:00 PM AEDT11:00 PM ESTprevious day
4:00 PM AEDT12:00 AM ESTnight
5:00 PM AEDT1:00 AM ESTnight
6:00 PM AEDT2:00 AM ESTnight
7:00 PM AEDT3:00 AM ESTnight
8:00 PM AEDT4:00 AM ESTnight
9:00 PM AEDT5:00 AM ESTnight
10:00 PM AEDT6:00 AM EST—
11:00 PM AEDT7:00 AM EST—
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert AEST to Washington, D.C. Time

Subtract 16 hours from the AEST time to get Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. Time

The time difference between AEST and Washington, D.C. 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: Washington, D.C. Time is 16 hours behind of AEST.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: Washington, D.C. Time is 15 hours behind of AEST.
  • 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: Washington, D.C. Time is 14 hours behind of AEST.
  • 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Washington, D.C. Time is 15 hours behind of AEST.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Washington, D.C. Time is 16 hours behind of AEST.

AEST and Washington, D.C. 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).
  • Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. Time

AEST and Washington, D.C. 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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AEST to Washington, D.C. Time FAQ

What is the time difference between AEST and Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. Time?

9:00 AM AEDT is 5:00 PM EST (previous day).

What is 12 PM (noon) AEST in Washington, D.C. Time?

12:00 PM AEDT is 8:00 PM EST (previous day).

Is Washington, D.C. Time ahead of or behind AEST?

EST is 16 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. Time?

AEST and Washington, D.C. 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.