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GMT to AEST Converter

GMT to AEST, made simple. AEST is 10 hours ahead of GMT. Change the time or date in either card and the conversion follows along instantly.

AEST is 10 hours ahead of GMT+1 day
From
GMT

Now in GMT: 5:53:55 PM GMT

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+1 day
AEST

Now in Sydney: 3:53:55 AM AEST

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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 Standard Time (AEST).

GMT to AEST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM GMT meeting takes place at 7:00 PM AEST. Concretely, when London (winter) (GMT) and Sydney (AEST) set up a call, aEST is 10 hours ahead of GMT.

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

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

Convert GMT to AEST Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

How do I convert GMT to AEST?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the GMT field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching AEST 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 GMT and AEST?

AEST is 10 hours ahead of GMT. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 10 hours to get the other — so a call between London (winter) and Sydney is always 10 hours apart.

What time is it in AEST right now?

Right now the time in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 3:53:55 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live AEST clock.

What time is it in GMT right now?

And in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 5:53:55 PM. Compare the two and the 10 hours gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across GMT and AEST?

For example, a 9:00 AM GMT meeting takes place at 7:00 PM AEST. 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 GMT to AEST?

The labels GMT and AEST are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

Why can you trust this GMT to AEST 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 GMT to AEST stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of GMT is AEST?

AEST is 10 hours ahead of GMT — a fixed 10 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in AEST when it's 12:00 PM GMT?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) GMT, it's 10:00 PM AEST.

Do GMT or AEST use daylight saving time?

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving; Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) observes daylight saving, alternating with AEDT.

Why might the real-world GMT–AEST difference change during the year?

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