Time in Australia
Capital · Canberra
12 time zones in Australia
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia/Perth Australian Western Standard Time |
UTC+08:00 | No | Perth | |
| Australia/Eucla Australian Central Western Standard Time |
UTC+08:45 | No | — | |
| Australia/Darwin Australian Central Standard Time |
UTC+09:30 | No | Darwin | |
| Australia/Brisbane Australian Eastern Standard Time |
UTC+10:00 | No | Brisbane | |
| Australia/Lindeman Australian Eastern Standard Time |
UTC+10:00 | No | — | |
| Australia/Adelaide Australian Central Daylight Time |
UTC+10:30 | In effect | Adelaide | |
| Australia/Broken_Hill Australian Central Daylight Time |
UTC+10:30 | In effect | Broken Hill | |
| Antarctica/Macquarie Australian Eastern Daylight Time |
UTC+11:00 | In effect | — | |
| Australia/Hobart Australian Eastern Daylight Time |
UTC+11:00 | In effect | Hobart | |
| Australia/Lord_Howe Lord Howe Daylight Time |
UTC+11:00 | In effect | — | |
| Australia/Melbourne Australian Eastern Daylight Time |
UTC+11:00 | In effect | Melbourne | |
| Australia/Sydney Australian Eastern Daylight Time |
UTC+11:00 | In effect | Canberra |
About Australia
| Official name: | Commonwealth of Australia |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Canberra |
| Region: | Oceania · Australia and New Zealand |
| Population: | 27,400,013 |
| Currency: | Australian dollar (AUD, $) |
| Calling code: | +61 |
| Languages: | English |
| ISO codes: | AU / AUS |
| Internet domain: | .au |
Cities in Australia
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Gold Coast
- Canberra
- Newcastle
- Wollongong
- Logan City
- Sutherland Shire
- Geelong
- Hobart
- Townsville
- Knox
- Darebin
- Yarra Ranges
- Cairns
- Banyule
- Toowoomba
- Darwin
- Greater Bendigo
- Maroondah
- Stonnington
- Shoalhaven Shire
- Toowoomba
- Rockingham
- Launceston
- Bendigo
- Ballarat
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Mandurah
- Port Stephens Shire
- Latrobe
- Mackay
- Bundaberg
- Greater Shepparton
- Gladstone
- Bunbury
- Maitland
- Point Cook
- Craigieburn
- Nillumbik
- Baw Baw
- Rockhampton
- Adelaide Hills
- Tarneit
- Macedon Ranges
- Pakenham
- Bundaberg
- Hervey Bay
- Reservoir
- Blacktown
- Berwick
- Werribee
- East Gippsland
- Tamworth
- Wellington
- Port Macquarie
- Glen Waverley
Public holidays in Australia 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 26 Jan — Australia Day
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 4 Apr — Easter Saturday
- 5 Apr — Easter Sunday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 25 Apr — Anzac Day
- 25 Dec — Christmas Day
Frequently asked questions about time in Australia
How many time zones does Australia have?
Australia has 12 IANA time zones in use, currently covering 6 different UTC offsets (UTC+08:00, UTC+08:45, UTC+09:30, UTC+10:00, UTC+10:30, UTC+11:00). Check the list above to see which region uses which zone.
Does Australia use daylight saving time?
Yes — 7 of Australia’s 12 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Canberra, the capital of Australia?
See the live clock on the Canberra time page. Canberra uses Australia/Sydney.