Current Time in Australia

Australia uses three main time zones, with some states adding a half-hour offset. DST rules differ between states.

Time Zones in Australia

Australia spans 6 time zones:

Sydney
07:53:03
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)
Melbourne
07:53:03
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)
Brisbane
06:53:03
UTC+10 · AEST
Perth
04:53:03
UTC+8 · AWST
Adelaide
07:23:03
UTC+10:30 · ACDT (DST)
Darwin
06:23:03
UTC+9:30 · ACST

Daylight Saving Time in Australia

DST rules vary by state. New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and ACT observe DST. Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory do not.

For detailed DST schedules and history, see DaylightSavingTime.info.

Major Cities in Australia

Sydney
07:53:03
UTC+11
Melbourne
07:53:03
UTC+11
Brisbane
06:53:03
UTC+10
Perth
04:53:03
UTC+8
Adelaide
07:23:03
UTC+10:30
Gold Coast
06:53:03
UTC+10
Canberra
07:53:03
UTC+11
Darwin
06:23:03
UTC+9:30

Time Difference from Sydney

Sydney → London (11h behind) Sydney → New York (15h behind) Sydney → Tokyo (2h behind) Sydney → Dubai (7h behind)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many time zones does Australia have?

Australia has 3 main zones: AEST (UTC+10), ACST (UTC+9:30), and AWST (UTC+8), with DST variants.

Does all of Australia observe DST?

No. Queensland, Western Australia, and Northern Territory do not observe DST.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Perth?

Perth is typically 2 hours behind Sydney, but this becomes 3 hours when Sydney observes DST.

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