Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is a time zone that is UTC +10:00, meaning it is 10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
It is used in parts of Australia, including New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory during the standard (non-daylight saving) period.
Current Time in AEST
Quick Facts
- Time Standard: Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
- Offset: UTC +10:00
- Daylight Saving Time: Observed in some regions (switches to AEDT, UTC +11)
- Used By: NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT
- Also Known As: AEST
Time Difference From AEST
Australian Eastern Standard Time is 10 hours ahead of UTC.
Examples:
- New York: AEST −15 hours (−14 during DST)
- London: AEST +10 hours (or +9 during DST)
- Tokyo: AEST +1 hour
Daylight Saving Time
Some regions using AEST (such as New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and ACT) observe daylight saving time and switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), UTC +11:00.
Queensland does not observe DST and remains on AEST all year.
Best Time to Call
AEST is ideal for coordinating between Australia, Asia, and the Pacific region.
For example:
10:00 AEST may correspond to morning in Asia and evening in North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AEST stand for?
AEST stands for Australian Eastern Standard Time.
Does all of Australia use AEST?
No, Australia has multiple time zones, but AEST is used in the eastern states.
Does AEST change during daylight saving time?
Some regions switch to AEDT, while others remain on AEST.
Where AEST Is Used
Australian Eastern Standard Time is used in:
