Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

Frequently asked questions about AEST

What is AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)?

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is UTC+10, 10 hours ahead of UTC. Sydney and Melbourne switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) for summer (in effect now, until Sun, Apr 4, 2027). Brisbane stays on AEST all year.

Which cities use Australian Eastern Standard Time?

Cities on Australian Eastern Standard Time include Sydney (Australia), Melbourne (Australia) and Brisbane (Australia).

Does Australian Eastern Standard Time change for daylight saving time?

In some places. Sydney and Melbourne switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) for summer (in effect now, until Sun, Apr 4, 2027). Brisbane stays on AEST all year. In Sydney, clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).

What is the time difference between AEST and UTC?

AEST is 10 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+10). In summer, places that change their clocks are 11 hours ahead of UTC.