GST to AEST Converter
AEDT is 7 hours ahead of GST. 9:00 AM GST = 4:00 PM AEDT.
AEDT is 7 hours ahead of GST at the moment. To convert GST to AEST, add 7 hours to the GST time: 9:00 AM GST = 4:00 PM AEDT.
GST (Gulf Time) is used in United Arab Emirates and Oman. AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year.
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.
GST to AEST time conversion table
GST to AEST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| GST | AEST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GST | 7:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 1:00 AM GST | 8:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 2:00 AM GST | 9:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 3:00 AM GST | 10:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 4:00 AM GST | 11:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 5:00 AM GST | 12:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 6:00 AM GST | 1:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 7:00 AM GST | 2:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 8:00 AM GST | 3:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 9:00 AM GST | 4:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM GST | 5:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 11:00 AM GST | 6:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 12:00 PM GST | 7:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 1:00 PM GST | 8:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 2:00 PM GST | 9:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 3:00 PM GST | 10:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 4:00 PM GST | 11:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 5:00 PM GST | 12:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 6:00 PM GST | 1:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 7:00 PM GST | 2:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 8:00 PM GST | 3:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 9:00 PM GST | 4:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 10:00 PM GST | 5:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 11:00 PM GST | 6:00 AM AEDT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert GST to AEST
Add 7 hours to the GST time to get AEST.
Example: 9:00 AM GST = 4:00 PM AEDT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM GST = 5:00 AM AEDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between GST and AEST
The time difference between GST and AEST 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 – 3 Apr 2026: AEST is 7 hours ahead of GST.
- 4 Apr 2026 – 2 Oct 2026: AEST is 6 hours ahead of GST.
- 3 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AEST is 7 hours ahead of GST.
GST and AEST during daylight saving time
- GST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+4 all year.
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between GST and AEST
GST and AEST share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM GST lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT, inside working hours for both.
GST to AEST FAQ
What is the time difference between GST and AEST?
Right now AEDT is 7 hours ahead of GST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM GST in AEST?
9:00 AM GST is 4:00 PM AEDT.
What is 12 PM (noon) GST in AEST?
12:00 PM GST is 7:00 PM AEDT.
Is AEST ahead of or behind GST?
AEDT is 7 hours ahead of GST, so it is later in AEST than in GST.
Does GST change for daylight saving time?
No. GST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between GST and AEST?
GST and AEST share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM GST lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.