Current time in Australia
Australia spans 5 main time zones, from UTC+8 to UTC+11.
| Area | Time now | Offset now | IANA zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra | --:-- | UTC+10 | Australia/Sydney |
| Brisbane (Queensland) | --:-- | UTC+10 | Australia/Brisbane |
| Adelaide | --:-- | UTC+9:30 | Australia/Adelaide |
| Darwin | --:-- | UTC+9:30 | Australia/Darwin |
| Perth | --:-- | UTC+8 | Australia/Perth |
Time difference from Australia
| Place | Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 h ahead 16 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec; 15 h ahead of 8 Mar–4 Apr and 3 Oct–1 Nov | |
| Chicago | 15 h ahead 17 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec; 16 h ahead of 8 Mar–4 Apr and 3 Oct–1 Nov | |
| Los Angeles | 17 h ahead 19 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec; 18 h ahead of 8 Mar–4 Apr and 3 Oct–1 Nov | |
| London | 9 h ahead 11 h ahead of 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec; 10 h ahead of 29 Mar–4 Apr and 3 Oct–25 Oct | |
| Berlin | 8 h ahead 10 h ahead of 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec; 9 h ahead of 29 Mar–4 Apr and 3 Oct–25 Oct | |
| India | 5 h 30 min ahead 4 h 30 min ahead of 4 Apr–3 Oct | |
| Tokyo | 2 h ahead 1 h ahead of 4 Apr–3 Oct | |
| UTC | 11 h ahead 10 h ahead of 4 Apr–3 Oct |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
Sun and day in Australia
Quick facts
IANA zone: Australia/Sydney
Standard: UTC+10 (AEST)
Daylight saving: UTC+11 (AEDT)
Same clock all year as: Macquarie, Hobart, Melbourne.
Daylight saving in Australia
Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra
UTC+10 (AEST) in standard time and UTC+11 (AEDT) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 5 Apr 2026 | 03:00 | Back 1 h | UTC+11 → UTC+10 |
| Sun, 4 Oct 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC+10 → UTC+11 |
| Sun, 4 Apr 2027 | 03:00 | Back 1 h | UTC+11 → UTC+10 |
| Sun, 3 Oct 2027 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC+10 → UTC+11 |
Brisbane (Queensland)
UTC+10 all year (AEST).
Brisbane (Queensland) does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. It stays on UTC+10 all year (AEST).
Adelaide
UTC+9:30 (ACST) in standard time and UTC+10:30 (ACDT) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 5 Apr 2026 | 03:00 | Back 1 h | UTC+10:30 → UTC+9:30 |
| Sun, 4 Oct 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC+9:30 → UTC+10:30 |
| Sun, 4 Apr 2027 | 03:00 | Back 1 h | UTC+10:30 → UTC+9:30 |
| Sun, 3 Oct 2027 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC+9:30 → UTC+10:30 |
Darwin
UTC+9:30 all year (ACST).
Darwin does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. It stays on UTC+9:30 all year (ACST).
Perth
UTC+8 all year (AWST).
Perth does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. It stays on UTC+8 all year (AWST).
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
Convert Australia time
Questions
What time zone is Australia in?
Australia uses several zones: Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra (Australia/Sydney, UTC+10 (AEST) in standard time and UTC+11 (AEDT) in daylight saving time); Brisbane (Queensland) (Australia/Brisbane, UTC+10 all year (AEST)); Adelaide (Australia/Adelaide, UTC+9:30 (ACST) in standard time and UTC+10:30 (ACDT) in daylight saving time); Darwin (Australia/Darwin, UTC+9:30 all year (ACST)); Perth (Australia/Perth, UTC+8 all year (AWST)).
Does Australia use daylight saving time?
Partly: Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide change clocks, while Brisbane (Queensland), Darwin, Perth do not.
How many hours ahead of New York is Australia?
Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra) is usually 14 h ahead of New York (US Eastern Time) (16 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec; 15 h ahead of 8 Mar–4 Apr and 3 Oct–1 Nov, 2026).
What is the time difference between Australia and London?
Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra) is usually 9 h ahead of London (11 h ahead of 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec; 10 h ahead of 29 Mar–4 Apr and 3 Oct–25 Oct, 2026).
Does Australia have more than one time zone?
Yes, 5 are listed on this page, each with its own IANA zone. When you share a time with someone in Australia, name the city or region rather than just the country.