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Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

UTC+10:00 · AEDT UTC+11:00 (Daylight Saving)

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Australia/Sydney

AEST Timezone Details

AbbreviationAEST
Full nameAustralian Eastern Standard Time
UTC OffsetUTC+10:00
DST Offset (AEDT)UTC+11:00
Daylight Saving TimeYes
IANA Timezone IDAustralia/Sydney
Countries / RegionsAustralia (Eastern states)

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About AEST — Australian Eastern Standard Time

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is UTC+10, used by the eastern Australian states (NSW, Victoria, Queensland, ACT, Tasmania) in winter. New South Wales, Victoria, ACT and Tasmania switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) in summer (October to April).

Note that Australia's seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere. AEST (winter) runs from April to October; AEDT (summer) runs from October to April.

Major cities in the AEST timezone:

Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Canberra Hobart

Frequently Asked Questions About AEST

What time is it in AEST right now? +
The current AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) time is shown in the live clock above. AEST is UTC+10:00 in standard time and UTC+11:00 during AEDT.
What does AEST stand for? +
AEST stands for Australian Eastern Standard Time. It is UTC+10:00 (standard time) and UTC+11:00 during Daylight Saving Time (AEDT).
Which countries use AEST? +
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is used in: Australia (Eastern states).
Does AEST observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, AEST regions observe Daylight Saving Time. During summer, clocks advance to AEDT (UTC+11:00). In winter, they return to AEST (UTC+10:00).
What is the UTC offset for AEST? +
The UTC offset for AEST is UTC+10:00 in standard time and UTC+11:00 during AEDT.
What is AEST time right now? +
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is UTC+10. See the live clock above. Note: NSW, VIC, ACT, and TAS switch to AEDT (UTC+11) from October to April.
What is the difference between AEST and AEDT? +
AEST is UTC+10 (winter/standard time). AEDT is UTC+11 (summer/daylight time). Queensland stays on AEST year-round and does not observe daylight saving.

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