AEST — Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10 / AEDT during DST
Current AEST Time
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Australia/Sydney
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is 10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+10). New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the ACT observe daylight saving time (AEDT, UTC+11), while Queensland does not.
AEST Key Facts
- Full name: Australian Eastern Standard Time
- Abbreviation: AEST
- UTC offset: UTC+10
- DST: Switches to AEDT (UTC+11) during summer
- IANA identifier: Australia/Sydney
- Countries: Australia
- Major cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Understanding AEST
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) uses a UTC offset of UTC+10, placing it 10 hours ahead of UTC. During Daylight Saving Time, the region shifts to AEDT (UTC+11), moving clocks forward by one hour.
AEST is observed across 1 country, including Australia. Major metropolitan areas in this time zone include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, making it one of the most commercially active time zones in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AEST time?
AEST stands for Australian Eastern Standard Time. It is UTC+10, meaning it is 10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What countries use AEST?
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is used in Australia. Major cities in this timezone include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane.
Does AEST observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, AEST observes Daylight Saving Time. During DST, clocks move forward by 1 hour to AEDT (UTC+11). The exact dates vary by country.
What is the UTC offset for AEST?
AEST has a UTC offset of UTC+10. During Daylight Saving Time, it shifts to AEDT with a UTC offset of UTC+11. The IANA time zone identifier is Australia/Sydney.
What is AEST in military time?
In the military time zone system, AEST (UTC+10) is designated with a specific letter code. Military time zones use letters A through Z (excluding J) to represent offsets from UTC.