BST to AEST Time Converter
Convert British Summer Time to Australian Eastern Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
British Summer Time
BST
7:06
Australian Eastern Time
AEST
4:06
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How the BST to AEST time difference works
AEST is 9 hours ahead of BST. British Summer Time (BST) is the spring-to-autumn daylight time of the United Kingdom, fixed at one hour ahead of GMT. Australian Eastern Time (AEST) is the time zone of eastern Australia. For example, 9:00 AM BST is 6:00 PM AEST. 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
BST offset
UTC+1
AEST offset
UTC+10
BST to AEST conversion chart
| British Summer Time (BST) | Australian Eastern Time (AEST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
British Summer Time (BST)
LondonManchesterBirminghamGlasgowLiverpoolEdinburgh
Australian Eastern Time (AEST)
SydneyMelbourneBrisbaneCanberraGold Coast
BST to AEST questions
Is AEST ahead of or behind BST?
AEST is 9 hours ahead of BST. So 9:00 AM BST is 6:00 PM AEST, and 5:00 PM BST is 2:00 AM AEST.
What time is it in AEST when it is 12:00 PM BST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) BST in British Summer Time, it is 9:00 PM AEST in Australian Eastern Time.
How many hours difference is there between BST and AEST?
There is a 9 hours difference. Australian Eastern Time (AEST) runs 9 hours ahead of British Summer Time (BST).
Do BST and AEST 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 BST and AEST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in British Summer Time and Australian Eastern Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use BST and AEST?
British Summer Time (BST) covers cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Edinburgh. Australian Eastern Time (AEST) covers cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Gold Coast.