AEST to EST Time Converter
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is currently 15 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). AEST is UTC+10 and EST is UTC-5. The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in AEST, which is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in EST.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: AEST to EST
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
AEST and EST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
AEST is UTC+10. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11) from October to April, while Brisbane stays on AEST year round.
EST is UTC-5, used across eastern North America in winter. The same region switches to EDT (UTC-4) from March to November.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours behind is EST compared to AEST?
EST is currently 15 hours behind AEST. AEST and EST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in AEST in EST?
9:00 AM in AEST is 6:00 PM in EST on the previous day.
What is the best time for a call between AEST and EST?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in AEST, which is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in EST.