AEST Time Now

The current Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) time is . Australian Eastern Standard Time covers Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Hobart. It is 10 hours ahead of UTC, switching to AEDT (UTC+11) during daylight saving in the southern summer.

Current time
UTC offset UTC+11:00
Abbreviation GMT+11
Daylight saving In force now
Next clock change April 4, 2027 — clocks go back 1 hour

Major cities in this zone

  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Canberra
  • Hobart

Convert AEST to other zones

Open the time zone converter with AEST pre-selected, or see the world clock for live times everywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Sydney right now?

The live clock above shows current Sydney time. From October to April, Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11); in winter it is AEST (UTC+10).

What is the difference between AEST and AEDT?

AEST is Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10), the winter setting. AEDT is Australian Eastern Daylight Time (UTC+11), used from the first Sunday of October to the first Sunday of April.

Does Brisbane observe daylight saving time?

No. Brisbane (Queensland) stays on AEST (UTC+10) year-round, so in summer it is an hour behind Sydney and Melbourne.

What is the time difference between Sydney and India?

In the Australian winter (AEST, UTC+10), Sydney is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of India. In summer (AEDT, UTC+11), the gap is 5 hours 30 minutes.