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Eastern Time
EST
2:28
Sydney
AEST
5:28
EST and Sydney are on daylight savings right now, shown as EDT and AEDT.
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How the EST to Sydney time difference works
Sydney is 15 hours ahead of EST. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. Sydney (AEST) is a city in Australia. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 12:00 AM Sydney. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
15 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
EST offset
UTC-5
Sydney offset
UTC+10
EST to Sydney conversion chart
| Eastern Time (EST) | Sydney (AEST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
Sydney (AEST)
CanberraAustralian Eastern Time
EST to Sydney questions
Is Sydney ahead of or behind EST?
Sydney is 15 hours ahead of EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 12:00 AM Sydney, and 5:00 PM EST is 8:00 AM Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in Eastern Time, it is 3:00 AM Sydney in Sydney.
How many hours difference is there between EST and Sydney?
There is a 15 hours difference. Sydney (AEST) runs 15 hours ahead of Eastern Time (EST).
Do EST and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Both Eastern Time and Sydney observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap briefly shifts by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and Sydney?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Eastern Time and Sydney does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use EST and Sydney?
Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia. Sydney (AEST) covers cities such as Canberra, Australian Eastern Time.