AEST Time Zone
Australian Eastern Standard Time
Australian Eastern Standard Time is used in eastern Australia during winter months.
UTC
Current Time in AEST Cities
Sydney
1:19 AM
Sat, Jul 19, 2025
Australia
🌙 Night
Melbourne
1:19 AM
Sat, Jul 19, 2025
Australia
🌙 Night
Brisbane
1:19 AM
Sat, Jul 19, 2025
Australia
🌙 Night
Perth
11:19 PM
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
Australia
🌙 Night
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About Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Australian Eastern Standard Time is used in eastern Australia during winter months.
Time Offset
Australian Eastern Standard Time is UTC+10 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). During Daylight Saving Time, it becomes UTC+11 (AEDT).
Major Cities
Major cities that observe AEST include: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth.
Converting AEST Time
When converting from AEST to other time zones, remember to account for:
- Daylight Saving Time changes which may affect the time difference
- Different DST start and end dates in various countries
- Some regions may not observe DST at all
- Business hours and meeting schedules in different time zones
Business Applications
AEST is commonly used for scheduling international meetings, coordinating business operations, and planning travel. Understanding time zone conversions helps ensure effective communication across different regions.