BST to AEST Time Converter
AEST is 11 hours ahead of BST right now. 9:00 AM in BST is 8:00 PM in AEST.
Time now: BST and AEST
AEST is 11 hours ahead of BST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 9 hours at some times of the year and 11 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
BST to AEST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| BST | AEST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between BST and AEST
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM BST = 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM AEST
- 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM BST = 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM AEST
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between BST and AEST change?
Yes. Right now AEST is 11 hours ahead of BST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: BST moves its clocks forward. AEST is 10 hours ahead of BST from then (it was 11 hours before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: AEST moves its clocks back. AEST is 9 hours ahead of BST from then (it was 10 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: AEST moves its clocks forward. AEST is 10 hours ahead of BST from then (it was 9 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: BST moves its clocks back. AEST is 11 hours ahead of BST from then (it was 10 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in BST is 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM (next day) in AEST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AEST is 10:00 PM (previous day) to 7:00 AM in BST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between BST and AEST?
AEST is 11 hours ahead of BST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 9 hours at some times of the year and 11 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert BST to AEST?
Add 11 hours to the BST time to get the AEST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in BST is 8:00 PM in AEST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in AEST?
It is 10:59 AM in AEST on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 11:59 PM in BST.
Does the time difference between BST and AEST change during the year?
Yes. Right now AEST is 11 hours ahead of BST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: BST moves its clocks forward. AEST is 10 hours ahead of BST from then (it was 11 hours before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: AEST moves its clocks back. AEST is 9 hours ahead of BST from then (it was 10 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: AEST moves its clocks forward. AEST is 10 hours ahead of BST from then (it was 9 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: BST moves its clocks back. AEST is 11 hours ahead of BST from then (it was 10 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between BST and AEST?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM BST = 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM AEST.
What does BST mean?
The UK uses GMT in winter and BST in summer.
What does AEST mean?
Sydney and Melbourne use AEST (UTC+10:00) in winter and AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer. Brisbane stays on AEST all year.