EST to Sydney Time Converter
AEDT is 16 hours ahead of EST. 9:00 AM EST = 1:00 AM AEDT (next day).
AEDT is 16 hours ahead of EST at the moment. To convert EST to Sydney Time, 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). Sydney Time (Sydney time) is used in Sydney, Australia.
EST to Sydney Time time conversion table
EST to Sydney Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | Sydney Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 1:00 AM EST | 5:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 2:00 AM EST | 6:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 3:00 AM EST | 7:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 4:00 AM EST | 8:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 5:00 AM EST | 9:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 6:00 AM EST | 10:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 7:00 AM EST | 11:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 8:00 AM EST | 12:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 9:00 AM EST | 1:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 10:00 AM EST | 2:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 11:00 AM EST | 3:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 12:00 PM EST | 4:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 1:00 PM EST | 5:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 2:00 PM EST | 6:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 3:00 PM EST | 7:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 4:00 PM EST | 8:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 5:00 PM EST | 9:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 6:00 PM EST | 10:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 7:00 PM EST | 11:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 8:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM AEDT | next day |
| 9:00 PM EST | 1:00 PM AEDT | next day |
| 10:00 PM EST | 2:00 PM AEDT | next day |
| 11:00 PM EST | 3:00 PM AEDT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EST to Sydney Time
Add 16 hours to the EST time to get Sydney Time.
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 Sydney Time
The time difference between EST and Sydney 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: Sydney Time is 16 hours ahead of EST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 3 Apr 2026: Sydney Time is 15 hours ahead of EST.
- 4 Apr 2026 – 2 Oct 2026: Sydney Time is 14 hours ahead of EST.
- 3 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Sydney Time is 15 hours ahead of EST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Sydney Time is 16 hours ahead of EST.
EST and Sydney Time 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).
- Sydney 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).
Best time for a meeting between EST and Sydney Time
EST and Sydney Time 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.
EST to Sydney Time FAQ
What is the time difference between EST and Sydney Time?
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 Sydney Time?
9:00 AM EST is 1:00 AM AEDT (next day).
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in Sydney Time?
12:00 PM EST is 4:00 AM AEDT (next day).
Is Sydney Time ahead of or behind EST?
AEDT is 16 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in Sydney Time 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 Sydney Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Sydney Time 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 Sydney Time?
EST and Sydney Time 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 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.