What Time Zone Is New South Wales?
New South Wales uses 3 time zones: AEDT (UTC+11), ACDT (UTC+10:30), AEST (UTC+10). Sydney is on AEDT.
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Australia/Sydney
Time zones in New South Wales
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
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| Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) | UTC+11 | --:-- | Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra, Wollongong |
| Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT) | UTC+10:30 | --:-- | Australia/Broken_Hill |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) | UTC+10 | --:-- | Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Townsville |
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Main time zone of New South Wales
| Time zone | Australian Eastern Daylight Time |
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| 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 New South Wales
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).
New South Wales time zone FAQ
What time zone is New South Wales in?
New South Wales spans 3 time zones: AEDT (UTC+11), ACDT (UTC+10:30), AEST (UTC+10).
Which areas of New South Wales use each time zone?
AEDT: Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra, Wollongong. ACDT: Australia/Broken_Hill. AEST: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Townsville
Does all of New South Wales observe daylight saving time?
No. AEDT, ACDT change, while AEST stay the same all year.
Current time in New South Wales
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.