London to Sydney Time Converter
Convert London to Sydney instantly.
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London
BST
6:53
Sydney
AEST
3:53
BST is on daylight savings (BST), while AEST is on standard time (AEST) right now.
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How the BST to AEST time difference works
AEST is 9 hours ahead of BST. London (BST) is a city in United Kingdom. Sydney (AEST) is a city in 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
Both observe
BST offset
UTC+0
AEST offset
UTC+10
BST to AEST conversion chart
| London (BST) | Sydney (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
London (BST)
Manchester (UK)BirminghamLiverpoolGlasgowLeedsBelfast
Sydney (AEST)
CanberraAustralian Eastern Time
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 AEST when it is 12:00 PM BST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) BST in London, it is 9:00 PM AEST in Sydney.
How many hours difference is there between BST and AEST?
There is a 9 hours difference. Sydney (AEST) runs 9 hours ahead of London (BST).
Do BST and AEST observe daylight saving time?
Both London 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 BST and AEST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in London 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 BST and AEST?
London (BST) covers cities such as Manchester (UK), Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Belfast. Sydney (AEST) covers cities such as Canberra, Australian Eastern Time.