AEST to UTC Time Converter
Compare AEST and UTC instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both Sydney and UTC.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| AEST (Sydney) | UTC (UTC) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 02:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 01:00 AM | 03:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 02:00 AM | 04:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 03:00 AM | 05:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 04:00 AM | 06:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 05:00 AM | 07:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 06:00 AM | 08:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 07:00 AM | 09:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 08:00 AM | 10:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 09:00 AM | 11:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 01:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 02:00 AM |
| 01:00 PM | 03:00 AM |
| 02:00 PM | 04:00 AM |
| 03:00 PM | 05:00 AM |
| 04:00 PM | 06:00 AM |
| 05:00 PM | 07:00 AM |
| 06:00 PM | 08:00 AM |
| 07:00 PM | 09:00 AM |
| 08:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 09:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
Daylight saving time
Sydney observes daylight saving time; UTC does not. Expect a one-hour swing when Sydney starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Sydney and UTC do not overlap. Use an early or late slot on one side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between AEST and UTC?+
UTC (UTC+00:00) is currently 10 hours behind AEST (UTC+10:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does AEST or UTC observe daylight saving time?+
Sydney observes daylight saving time; UTC does not, so the gap changes when Sydney springs forward or falls back. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between Sydney and UTC?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Sydney and UTC do not overlap. Pick an early or late slot for one side, or use the 24-hour table above to find a time that works.
How do I quickly convert AEST to UTC?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the AEST row to see the matching UTC time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.