Oceania · Australia and New Zealand · Sovereign state
Current time in Australia
Spans 4 time zones from UTC+08:00 to UTC+10:00, a 2-hour difference. Currently on standard time.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
About Australia's time
4 time zones.
Australia has 12 time zones ranging from UTC+8 to UTC+10.5. Most states observe DST, except Queensland, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia.
Next clock change
2026 Saturday · clocks spring forward
Clocks spring forward by one hour · in 4 months.
Affects 5 of 10 zones.
Daylight saving schedule
By time zone
Time zones of Australia.
4 time zones
Remote territories & research stations
Major cities
Cities of Australia.
Territories & dependencies
The Republic, around the world.
Did you know?
Things about Australia's time.
- Lord Howe Island uses UTC+10:30 as standard time and moves to UTC+11:00 during DST, making it one of the few zones with a 30-minute offset and DST adjustments. - Eucla in Western Australia uses UTC+8:45 as a compromise between neighboring South Australia and the rest of Western Australia. - Australia spans roughly 4,000 km east-to-west, causing significant differences in sunrise and sunset times between the eastern and western coasts. - Some remote communities in South Australia (e.g., Border Village and nearby settlements) follow UTC+9:30 instead of UTC+8, aligning with Adelaide time.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Australia's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- How many time zones does Australia have?
- Australia has 12 standard time zones, though some include unique offsets like UTC+8:45 and UTC+10:30.
- Which parts of Australia do not observe daylight saving time?
- Queensland, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia do not currently observe daylight saving time (DST). Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory do.
- Why does Broken Hill use Adelaide time instead of Sydney time?
- Broken Hill historically followed Adelaide time because it was more connected by rail and commerce to South Australia than to the rest of New South Wales. This remains in place today.
- What is the offset for Lord Howe Island?
- Lord Howe Island uses UTC+10:30 as its standard time and moves to UTC+11:00 during daylight saving time, unlike most of the east coast which uses UTC+10:00 / UTC+11:00.
- What area uses UTC+8:45 in Australia?
- A small area around Eucla in eastern Western Australia (near the South Australian border) uses UTC+8:45 as a compromise between the two states’ time zones.
- Should I expect the same time throughout Australia if I travel from Sydney to Perth?
- No. Sydney uses AEST (UTC+10:00) or AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer, while Perth uses AWST (UTC+8:00), so there is usually a 2–3 hour difference depending on the time of year and DST.
- Do all states change their clocks on the same date?
- Not exactly. States that observe DST typically move forward 1 hour on the first Sunday in October and back 1 hour on the first Sunday in April, but travelers should confirm exact dates and any recent changes.
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