TIME ZONE
AEST time now
Australian Eastern time is on AEDT (UTC+11) right now, until Sunday, April 4, 2027, when the clocks go back an hour to AEST (UTC+10).
Times checked against the IANA time zone database. How WherOra calculates times
Current time in Australian Eastern time
Monday, November 2, 2026 · UTC+11
AEST (UTC+10) right now: –:–– · AEDT (UTC+11): –:––
What is AEST?
AEST is used in New South Wales, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania and Queensland. All but Queensland switch to AEDT (UTC+11) in summer, from early October to early April; Brisbane stays on AEST all year.
Clock changes in the next year
- Sunday, April 4, 2027: clocks go back one hour, to AEST (UTC+10)
- Sunday, October 3, 2027: clocks go forward one hour, to AEDT (UTC+11)
Places on AEST
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
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Other time zones
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AEST: quick answers
Is it AEST or AEDT right now?
Australian Eastern time is on AEDT (UTC+11) right now. It changes to AEST (UTC+10) on Sunday, April 4, 2027.
What’s the difference between AEST and AEDT?
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is UTC+10. AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) is UTC+11 and is used in summer, which in Australia runs from October to April.
What is AEST in UTC and GMT?
AEST is UTC+10, ten hours ahead of UTC and GMT. AEDT, used from October to April, is UTC+11.