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EST to AEDT Converter

AEDT is 16 hours ahead of EST. 9:00 AM EST = 1:00 AM AEDT (next day).

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Eastern Standard Time
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AEDT
Australian Eastern Daylight Time
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AEDT is 16 hours ahead of EST at the moment. To convert EST to AEDT, add 16 hours to the EST time: 9:00 AM EST = 1:00 AM AEDT (next day).

EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). AEDT (Australian Eastern Time) is used in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart during daylight saving time.

EST to AEDT time conversion table

EST to AEDT on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

ESTAEDTDay
12:00 AM EST4:00 PM AEDT—
1:00 AM EST5:00 PM AEDT—
2:00 AM EST6:00 PM AEDT—
3:00 AM EST7:00 PM AEDT—
4:00 AM EST8:00 PM AEDT—
5:00 AM EST9:00 PM AEDT—
6:00 AM EST10:00 PM AEDTnight
7:00 AM EST11:00 PM AEDTnight
8:00 AM EST12:00 AM AEDTnext day
9:00 AM EST1:00 AM AEDTnext day
10:00 AM EST2:00 AM AEDTnext day
11:00 AM EST3:00 AM AEDTnext day
12:00 PM EST4:00 AM AEDTnext day
1:00 PM EST5:00 AM AEDTnext day
2:00 PM EST6:00 AM AEDTnext day
3:00 PM EST7:00 AM AEDTnext day
4:00 PM EST8:00 AM AEDTnext day
5:00 PM EST9:00 AM AEDTnext day
6:00 PM EST10:00 AM AEDTnext day
7:00 PM EST11:00 AM AEDTnext day
8:00 PM EST12:00 PM AEDTnext day
9:00 PM EST1:00 PM AEDTnext day
10:00 PM EST2:00 PM AEDTnext day
11:00 PM EST3:00 PM AEDTnext day
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert EST to AEDT

Add 16 hours to the EST time to get AEDT.

Example: 9:00 AM EST = 1:00 AM AEDT (next day).

Across midnight: 10:00 PM EST = 2:00 PM AEDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between EST and AEDT

The time difference between EST and AEDT 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:

  • 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: AEDT is 16 hours ahead of EST.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 3 Apr 2026: AEDT is 15 hours ahead of EST.
  • 4 Apr 2026 – 2 Oct 2026: AEDT is 14 hours ahead of EST.
  • 3 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AEDT is 15 hours ahead of EST.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: AEDT is 16 hours ahead of EST.

EST and AEDT during daylight saving time

  • 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).
  • AEDT next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).

Best time for a meeting between EST and AEDT

EST and AEDT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM EST, which is 7:00 AM AEDT.

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EST to AEDT FAQ

What is the time difference between EST and AEDT?

Right now AEDT is 16 hours ahead of EST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM EST in AEDT?

9:00 AM EST is 1:00 AM AEDT (next day).

What is 12 PM (noon) EST in AEDT?

12:00 PM EST is 4:00 AM AEDT (next day).

Is AEDT ahead of or behind EST?

AEDT is 16 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in AEDT than in EST.

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.

Does AEDT change for daylight saving time?

Yes. AEDT next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.

What is the best time for a meeting between EST and AEDT?

EST and AEDT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM EST, which is 7:00 AM AEDT.

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 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.