CST to AEST/AEDT time converter

AEST/AEDT is 3 hours ahead of CST. When it is 9:00 AM in CST, it is 12:00 PM in AEST/AEDT.

CST UTC+8

Saturday, October 17, 2026

AEST/AEDT AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

CST
China Standard Time
Sat, Oct 17
UTC+8
AEST/AEDT
Australian Eastern Standard Time
Sat, Oct 17
AEDTUTC+11+3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

CST to AEST/AEDT conversion table

Every hour of today in CST and the matching time in AEST/AEDT. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

CSTAEST/AEDT
12:00 AM3:00 AM
1:00 AM4:00 AM
2:00 AM5:00 AM
3:00 AM6:00 AM
4:00 AM7:00 AM
5:00 AM8:00 AM
6:00 AM9:00 AM
7:00 AM10:00 AM
8:00 AM11:00 AM
9:00 AM12:00 PM
10:00 AM1:00 PM
11:00 AM2:00 PM
12:00 PM3:00 PM
1:00 PM4:00 PM
2:00 PM5:00 PM
3:00 PM6:00 PM
4:00 PM7:00 PM
5:00 PM8:00 PM
6:00 PM9:00 PM
7:00 PM10:00 PM
8:00 PM11:00 PM
9:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in CST (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in AEST/AEDT).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because CST and AEST/AEDT switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: +3h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: +2h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: +3h

More conversions

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between CST and AEST/AEDT?

AEST/AEDT is 3 hours ahead of CST.

What time is it in AEST/AEDT when it is 9 AM in CST?

When it is 9:00 AM in CST, it is 12:00 PM in AEST/AEDT.

When is the best time to call AEST/AEDT from CST?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in CST (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in AEST/AEDT).

Does the time difference between CST and AEST/AEDT change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.