What Time Zone Is Australia?
Australia uses 8 time zones: AEDT (UTC+11), AEST (UTC+10), AWST (UTC+8), ACDT (UTC+10:30), ACST (UTC+9:30), JST (UTC+9), UTC+8:45 (UTC+8:45), UTC+11 (UTC+11). Sydney is on AEDT.
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· Australia — main zone
Australia/Sydney
Time zones in Australia
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) | UTC+11 | --:-- | Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra, Wollongong |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) | UTC+10 | --:-- | Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Townsville |
| Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) | UTC+8 | --:-- | Perth |
| Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT) | UTC+10:30 | --:-- | Adelaide |
| Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) | UTC+9:30 | --:-- | Australia/Darwin |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | UTC+9 | --:-- | Asia/Tokyo |
| Australian Central Western Standard Time (UTC+8:45) | UTC+8:45 | --:-- | Australia/Eucla |
| Lord Howe Daylight Time (UTC+11) | UTC+11 | --:-- | Australia/Lord_Howe |
Convert Australia time
Main time zone of Australia
| Time zone | Australian Eastern Daylight Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | AEDT |
| UTC offset | UTC+11 |
| IANA time zone id | Australia/Sydney |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+10 in winter, UTC+11 in summer |
Daylight saving time in Australia
2026
- 5 April 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
- 4 October 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from AEST (UTC+10) to AEDT (UTC+11).
2027
- 4 April 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
- 3 October 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from AEST (UTC+10) to AEDT (UTC+11).
Australia time zone FAQ
What time zone is Australia in?
Australia spans 8 time zones: AEDT (UTC+11), AEST (UTC+10), AWST (UTC+8), ACDT (UTC+10:30), ACST (UTC+9:30), JST (UTC+9), UTC+8:45 (UTC+8:45), UTC+11 (UTC+11).
Which areas of Australia use each time zone?
AEDT: Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra, Wollongong. AEST: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Townsville. AWST: Perth. ACDT: Adelaide. ACST: Australia/Darwin. JST: Asia/Tokyo. UTC+8:45: Australia/Eucla. UTC+11: Australia/Lord_Howe
Does all of Australia observe daylight saving time?
No. AEDT, ACDT, UTC+11 change, while AEST, AWST, ACST, JST, UTC+8:45 stay the same all year.
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.