What is AEST?
Australian Eastern Standard Time — UTC+10DST: AEDT
About the AEST Timezone
AbbreviationAEST
Full nameAustralian Eastern Standard Time
UTC offsetUTC+10
Daylight saving (DST)Yes → AEDT
UTC (DST)UTC+11
Cities in the AEST Timezone
Sydney
Australia
UTC+10
Melbourne
Australia
UTC+10
Brisbane
Australia
UTC+10
Canberra
Australia
UTC+10
Hobart
Australia
UTC+10
Gold Coast
Australia
UTC+10
Cairns
Australia
UTC+10
Townsville
Australia
UTC+10
Geelong
Australia
UTC+10
Newcastle
Australia
UTC+10
and 2 more cities…
Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is AEST?
AEST stands for Australian Eastern Standard Time. The standard UTC offset is UTC+10.
What cities and countries use AEST?
Cities in the AEST timezone include: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast, Cairns, Townsville. Countries: Australia.
Does AEST observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes, AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are set forward during summer, and the zone is then referred to as AEDT.
What is the UTC offset of AEST?
The standard UTC offset for AEST is UTC+10. During daylight saving time (AEDT), the offset is UTC+11.
How do I convert AEST to my local time?
To convert AEST to your local time, find your timezone's UTC offset and calculate the difference from UTC+10 (AEST's UTC offset). Use our timezone converter for automatic calculations.