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AEDT to EDT Converter

Need to convert Australian Eastern Daylight Time to Eastern Daylight Time? EDT is 15 hours behind AEDT. Edit the time or date below and the EDT result updates live.

EDT is 14 hours behind AEST−1 day
From
AEST

Now in Sydney: 3:54:05 AM AEST

On this date Sydney observes AEST. AEDT is in effect during summer (daylight saving) months.

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−1 day
EDT

Now in New York: 1:54:05 PM EDT

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Daylight saving notes

In southern Australia, daylight saving time runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. That affects Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).

In the United States and Canada, daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That affects Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

AEDT to EDT conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM AEDT meeting takes place at 6:00 PM EDT (−1 day). Concretely, when Sydney (AEDT) and New York (EDT) set up a call, eDT is 15 hours behind AEDT.

Australian Eastern Daylight Time to Eastern Daylight Time conversion chart
AEDT timeEDT time
12:00 AM9:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM10:00 AM−1 day
2:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
3:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM9:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM10:00 PM−1 day
2:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
3:00 PM12:00 AM
4:00 PM1:00 AM
5:00 PM2:00 AM
6:00 PM3:00 AM
7:00 PM4:00 AM
8:00 PM5:00 AM
9:00 PM6:00 AM
10:00 PM7:00 AM
11:00 PM8:00 AM

This chart uses the fixed AEDT and EDT offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert AEDT to EDT Time Zone

A quick guide to AEDT → EDT: the time gap, the live clocks, scheduling tips, and how we keep it accurate.

How do I convert AEDT to EDT?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the AEDT field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching EDT time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

What is the time difference between AEDT and EDT?

EDT is 15 hours behind AEDT. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 15 hours to get the other — so a call between Sydney and New York is always 15 hours apart.

What time is it in EDT right now?

Right now the time in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 1:54:05 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live EDT clock.

What time is it in AEDT right now?

And in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), it’s currently Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 4:54:05 AM. Compare the two and the 15 hours gap is easy to see.

What's the best time for a AEDT–EDT call?

For example, a 9:00 AM AEDT meeting takes place at 6:00 PM EDT (−1 day). The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

How does daylight saving affect AEDT to EDT?

The labels AEDT and EDT are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. Both regions move their clocks for daylight saving on roughly the same weekends, so the 15 hours gap usually holds steady right through the year.

Why can you trust this AEDT to EDT converter?

Every conversion here is calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone, computer, and browser rely on. Plenty of tools hard-code a single offset, which quietly goes wrong whenever a region changes its rules or flips for daylight saving. We follow the real rules instead, so AEDT to EDT stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert AEDT to other time zones

Convert to EDT from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind AEDT is EDT?

EDT is 15 hours behind AEDT — a fixed 15 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in EDT when it's 12:00 PM AEDT?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) AEDT, it's 9:00 PM EDT the previous day.

Do AEDT or EDT use daylight saving time?

Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with AEST; Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with EST.

Why might the real-world AEDT–EDT difference change during the year?

The labels AEDT and EDT are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Australian Eastern Daylight Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want AEST to EDT. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.