Australia Time to EST 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 Australia Time to EST, subtract 16 hours from the Australia Time time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 5:00 PM EST (previous day).
Australia Time (Australia time) is used in Australia. EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year).
Australia Time to EST time conversion table
Australia Time to EST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Australia Time | EST | 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 Australia Time to EST
Subtract 16 hours from the Australia Time time to get EST.
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 Australia Time and EST
The time difference between Australia Time and EST 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: EST is 16 hours behind of Australia Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: EST is 15 hours behind of Australia Time.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: EST is 14 hours behind of Australia Time.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: EST is 15 hours behind of Australia Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: EST is 16 hours behind of Australia Time.
Australia Time and EST during daylight saving time
- Australia Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
- EST 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 Australia Time and EST
Australia Time and EST 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.
Australia Time to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between Australia Time and EST?
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 Australia Time in EST?
9:00 AM AEDT is 5:00 PM EST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) Australia Time in EST?
12:00 PM AEDT is 8:00 PM EST (previous day).
Is EST ahead of or behind Australia Time?
EST is 16 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in EST than in Australia Time.
Does Australia Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Australia Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST 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 Australia Time and EST?
Australia Time and EST 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.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.