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AEST, or Australian Eastern Standard Time, is the standard time zone observed in the eastern part of Australia, including the states of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory. It is 10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+10:00). AEST is used during the non-daylight saving period, typically from the first Sunday in April to the first Sunday in October.

In regions observing daylight saving time, such as New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory, clocks are advanced by one hour during the summer months, shifting to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00). Queensland and Western Australia do not observe daylight saving, remaining on AEST year-round.

AEST is widely used for official, commercial, and broadcast scheduling across eastern Australia. It aligns with neighboring time zones in the region, facilitating communication and coordination.

The concept of standard time zones in Australia was adopted in the early 20th century, with AEST established to unify the eastern regions' timekeeping practices. As part of a global system, AEST ensures synchronization with international time standards and regional cooperation.

Overall, AEST plays a key role in daily life for millions of Australians in the eastern states, impacting transportation, broadcasting, business operations, and government functions.