Current local time in Mackay, Australia
AEST · UTC+10:00 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
About Mackay
Mackay, Queensland, Australia uses the Australian Eastern Standard Time time zone (Australia/Brisbane), currently UTC+10:00. Population: about 74,219.
| Country: | Australia |
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| State / region: | Queensland |
| Coordinates: | 21°09′S / 149°10′E |
| Population: | 74,219 |
| Currency: | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +61 |
Time zone in Mackay
| IANA time zone: | Australia/Brisbane |
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| Time zone name: | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+10:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Australia: | 12 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Mackay does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+10:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Mackay today
| Sunrise: | 05:26 |
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| Sunset: | 18:09 |
| Solar noon: | 11:47 |
| Day length: | 12h 43m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:03 – 18:32 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (AEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Mackay
- London+9 hMackay is 9 hours ahead of London
- New York+14 hMackay is 14 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+9 hMackay is 9 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Mackay time
What time zone is Mackay in?
Mackay uses the IANA time zone Australia/Brisbane (Australian Eastern Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+10:00.
Does Mackay observe daylight saving time?
Mackay does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+10:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Mackay and London?
Right now Mackay is 9 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Mackay and New York?
Right now Mackay is 14 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.