Question 1

What is the time difference between EST and AEST?

Accepted Answer

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is 16 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert EST to AEST?

Accepted Answer

To convert EST to AEST, add 16 hours to the EST time. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 1:00 AM AEST.

Question 3

What time is it in AEST when it's noon in EST?

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in EST, it's 4:00 AM in AEST. AEST is 16 hours ahead of EST.

Question 4

How many hours ahead is AEST from EST?

Accepted Answer

AEST is 16 hours ahead of EST. This means when it's 9:00 AM in EST, it's 1:00 AM in AEST.

Question 5

Is AEST ahead or behind EST?

Accepted Answer

AEST is ahead of EST by 16 hours. Clocks in AEST show a later time than EST.

Question 6

Does EST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Eastern Standard Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to EDT and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 7

Does AEST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Australian Eastern Standard Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to AEDT and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 8

What is the best time to call from EST to AEST?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between EST and AEST is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones.

Question 9

When does daylight saving time change in EST?

Accepted Answer

Daylight saving time transitions vary by year and region. Eastern Standard Time observes DST, which typically shifts clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall. During DST transitions, the time difference between EST and AEST may temporarily change. Check our DST change calendar for exact dates.

Question 10

Do EST and AEST ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, EST and AEST are always 16 hours apart. Both timezones observe DST, so the difference remains consistent.

Eastern Standard Time (EST)	Period	Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEDT)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	4:00 PM	Business
1:00 AM	Night	5:00 PM	Business
2:00 AM	Night	6:00 PM	Evening
3:00 AM	Night	7:00 PM	Evening
4:00 AM	Night	8:00 PM	Evening
5:00 AM	Night	9:00 PM	Evening
6:00 AM	Morning	10:00 PM	Evening
7:00 AM	Morning	11:00 PM	Evening
8:00 AM	Morning	12:00 AM+1d	Night
9:00 AM	Business	1:00 AM+1d	Night
10:00 AM	Business	2:00 AM+1d	Night
11:00 AM	Business	3:00 AM+1d	Night
12:00 PM	Business	4:00 AM+1d	Night
1:00 PM	Business	5:00 AM+1d	Night
2:00 PM	Business	6:00 AM+1d	Morning
3:00 PM	Business	7:00 AM+1d	Morning
4:00 PM	Business	8:00 AM+1d	Morning
5:00 PM	Business	9:00 AM+1d	Business
6:00 PM	Evening	10:00 AM+1d	Business
7:00 PM	Evening	11:00 AM+1d	Business
8:00 PM	Evening	12:00 PM+1d	Business
9:00 PM	Evening	1:00 PM+1d	Business
10:00 PM	Evening	2:00 PM+1d	Business
11:00 PM	Evening	3:00 PM+1d	Business

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