AEST vs AEDT Time Difference
Comparing Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). Live side-by-side clocks, interactive slider, and affected regions.
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) is 1 hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10). AEDT is active during the Southern Hemisphere summer (October to April).
Interactive Time Difference Slider
Slide to instantly convert matching hours between both timezones.
Key Cities & States in AEST:
Key Cities & States in AEDT:
Difference Between AEST and AEDT Explained
Because Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons are reversed compared to North America and Europe! AEST (UTC+10) is observed in winter (April to October). In October, Sydney and Melbourne spring forward to AEDT (UTC+11). Note that Queensland (Brisbane) does not observe daylight saving and stays on AEST all year.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Transitions
Clocks shift on the first Sunday in October (forward to AEDT) and first Sunday in April (back to AEST).
Frequently Asked Questions About AEST vs AEDT
Everything you need to know about comparing AEST and AEDT.
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