AEST to BST Time Converter
Convert Australian Eastern Time to British Summer Time instantly.
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Australian Eastern Time
AEST
4:06
British Summer Time
BST
7:06
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How the AEST to BST time difference works
BST is 9 hours behind AEST. Australian Eastern Time (AEST) is the time zone of eastern Australia. British Summer Time (BST) is the spring-to-autumn daylight time of the United Kingdom, fixed at one hour ahead of GMT. For example, 9:00 AM AEST is 12:00 AM BST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
9 hours
Daylight saving
AEST only
AEST offset
UTC+10
BST offset
UTC+1
AEST to BST conversion chart
| Australian Eastern Time (AEST) | British Summer Time (BST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Cities in each time zone
Australian Eastern Time (AEST)
SydneyMelbourneBrisbaneCanberraGold Coast
British Summer Time (BST)
LondonManchesterBirminghamGlasgowLiverpoolEdinburgh
AEST to BST questions
Is BST ahead of or behind AEST?
BST is 9 hours behind AEST. So 9:00 AM AEST is 12:00 AM BST, and 5:00 PM AEST is 8:00 AM BST.
What time is it in BST when it is 12:00 PM AEST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) AEST in Australian Eastern Time, it is 3:00 AM BST in British Summer Time.
How many hours difference is there between AEST and BST?
There is a 9 hours difference. British Summer Time (BST) runs 9 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (AEST).
Do AEST and BST observe daylight saving time?
Australian Eastern Time observes daylight saving time but British Summer Time does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year. BST is itself the daylight-saving period of the United Kingdom: clocks there run on BST from late March to late October and return to GMT in winter.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between AEST and BST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Australian Eastern Time and British Summer Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use AEST and BST?
Australian Eastern Time (AEST) covers cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Gold Coast. British Summer Time (BST) covers cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Edinburgh.