Australia uses the Australia/Sydney time zone, abbreviated AEST/AEDT, which is UTC+10 (UTC+11 in summer in the east). Depends on the state: New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT move clocks forward one hour from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April; Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory do not. Australia has three main time zones: Eastern (UTC+10), Central (UTC+9:30) and Western (UTC+8). Use this page to check the exact current local time in Australia, with the date, UTC offset and time zone, updated in real time.

Official time zone: Australia/Sydney (Oceania)

Estimated population: 26,451,124 people.

Local fact: Australia has three main time zones: Eastern (UTC+10), Central (UTC+9:30) and Western (UTC+8).

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Time in Australia

What time is it in Australia right now?

The exact time in Australia, Oceania, appears on the main clock at the top of this page and updates every second using the Australia/Sydney time zone, with no need to reload.

What time zone does Australia use?

Australia (Oceania) uses the Australia/Sydney time zone from the IANA database, which corresponds to UTC+10 (UTC+11 in summer in the east). This is the reference that devices and servers use to calculate local time.

What is the time difference between Australia and New York?

The difference is calculated by comparing the Australia/Sydney zone with New York (Eastern Time), so it updates automatically if either zone changes its clocks. The +HR and -HR tags on the cards show how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Australia.

Does Australia observe daylight saving time?

Depends on the state: New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT move clocks forward one hour from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April; Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory do not. This page calculates the time with the Australia/Sydney zone, so it always shows the current local time in Australia, including any seasonal clock change.

How do I compare the time in Australia with other cities?

In the Time Across the U.S. and World Times sections you can see the time in other places and how many hours they are ahead (+) or behind (-) Australia. If the calendar day is different, the date is shown, for example Sun Oct 18. Every card links to that place’s page.

Can I see the time in Australia in 12-hour or 24-hour format?

Yes. Use the 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour selector below the main clock; the change applies to every card and your preference is saved in your browser.