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Washington, D.C. Time to AEST Converter

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

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AEDT is 16 hours ahead of EST at the moment. To convert Washington, D.C. Time to AEST, add 16 hours to the Washington, D.C. Time time: 9:00 AM EST = 1:00 AM AEDT (next day).

Washington, D.C. Time (Washington, D.C. time) is used in Washington, D.C., USA. 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.

Washington, D.C. Time to AEST time conversion table

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

Washington, D.C. TimeAESTDay
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 Washington, D.C. Time to AEST

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

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 Washington, D.C. Time and AEST

The time difference between Washington, D.C. Time 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:

  • 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: AEST is 16 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Time.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 3 Apr 2026: AEST is 15 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Time.
  • 4 Apr 2026 – 2 Oct 2026: AEST is 14 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Time.
  • 3 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AEST is 15 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Time.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: AEST is 16 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Time.

Washington, D.C. Time and AEST during daylight saving time

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

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

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

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 Washington, D.C. Time in AEST?

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

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

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

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

AEDT is 16 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in AEST than in Washington, D.C. Time.

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.

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 Washington, D.C. Time and AEST?

Washington, D.C. Time and AEST 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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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.