Current Time in Australia
Australia has more than one time zone. The main one (Sydney) is Australian Eastern Daylight Time – AEDT (UTC+11) right now.
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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 |
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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 |
Time difference between Australia and other cities
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 FAQ
What time is it in Australia right now?
Australia is on AEDT (UTC+11). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Australia, updated every second.
What time zone is Australia in?
Australia uses 8 time zones: AEDT, AEST, AWST, ACDT, ACST, JST, UTC+8:45, UTC+11. The main zone is Australian Eastern Daylight Time (Australia/Sydney).
Does Australia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
What is the time difference between Australia and New York?
New York is 16 hours behind Australia.
States and regions of Australia
Current time in Australia cities
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.