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UTC to AEST Converter

See the current time in UTC (UTC) and AEST (Sydney) side by side, the exact time difference right now, and convert any time between the two zones.

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UTC to AEST Converter

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Uses your browser's built-in, DST-aware time-zone data.

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About converting UTC to AEST

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and Australian Eastern Time (Sydney) are in different time zones, so a meeting, call or stream that's convenient in one may be early or late in the other. The clocks above update live and account for daylight saving automatically, so the time difference you see is the real one for today — not a fixed number that goes stale twice a year.

To plan across the two, type a time into the UTC box (or tap a quick preset) and read the AEST equivalent, including a "next day" or "previous day" note when the conversion crosses midnight. For any other pair of zones or cities, use the full timezone converter.

UTC vs AEST: the time difference through the year

The gap between UTC and AEST changes during the year because only one of them uses daylight saving.

PeriodDifference
Oct 23, 2026 – Apr 3, 2027AEST 11 h ahead of UTC
Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027AEST 10 h ahead of UTC
Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027AEST 11 h ahead of UTC

Daylight-saving changes in the next year

ZoneDateOffsetChange
AESTApr 4, 2027UTC+11 → UTC+10Clocks go back 1 hour
AESTOct 3, 2027UTC+10 → UTC+11Clocks go forward 1 hour

UTC to AEST conversion table

UTCAEST (when 11 h ahead)AEST (when 10 h ahead)
12:00 AM11:00 AM10:00 AM
1:00 AM12:00 PM11:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 PM12:00 PM
3:00 AM2:00 PM1:00 PM
4:00 AM3:00 PM2:00 PM
5:00 AM4:00 PM3:00 PM
6:00 AM5:00 PM4:00 PM
7:00 AM6:00 PM5:00 PM
8:00 AM7:00 PM6:00 PM
9:00 AM8:00 PM7:00 PM
10:00 AM9:00 PM8:00 PM
11:00 AM10:00 PM9:00 PM
12:00 PM11:00 PM10:00 PM
1:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)11:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 AM (next day)12:00 AM (next day)
3:00 PM2:00 AM (next day)1:00 AM (next day)
4:00 PM3:00 AM (next day)2:00 AM (next day)
5:00 PM4:00 AM (next day)3:00 AM (next day)
6:00 PM5:00 AM (next day)4:00 AM (next day)
7:00 PM6:00 AM (next day)5:00 AM (next day)
8:00 PM7:00 AM (next day)6:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM8:00 AM (next day)7:00 AM (next day)
10:00 PM9:00 AM (next day)8:00 AM (next day)
11:00 PM10:00 AM (next day)9:00 AM (next day)

Best time to meet

The two zones

UTC · Coordinated Universal Time

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the world's time standard, kept by atomic clocks. It never changes for daylight saving.

AEST · Australian Eastern Time

Sydney is on AEST (UTC+10) from April to October and on daylight-saving AEDT (UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. Queensland (Brisbane) stays on AEST all year.

Frequently asked questions

6 answers
What is the time difference between UTC and AEST?
It's shown live at the top of this page (and it can change with daylight saving). The converter uses the current, DST-aware difference between Coordinated Universal Time and Australian Eastern Time, so the time you see is always right for right now.
How do I convert UTC to AEST?
Enter a time in the UTC box and the equivalent AEST time appears instantly, adjusted for the current offset between the two zones — including a note if it lands on the previous or next day.
Is this UTC to AEST converter accurate with daylight saving?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time-zone database (the IANA zones behind UTC and Sydney), which tracks daylight-saving changes automatically, so the current times and difference are correct.
What time is it in Sydney right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Sydney (AEST), updating every second, alongside UTC.
Does the UTC to AEST time difference change?
Yes. Over the next 12 months it is 11 h ahead or 10 h ahead, depending on the date — see the table of periods on this page.
What is a good meeting time for UTC and AEST?
Standard 9-to-5 office hours don't overlap; early morning in one zone and evening in the other is the usual compromise — see the table on this page.