Current Time in Australia
Australia has 5 main time zones. It is now 5:38 AM in the capital (AEDT).
Monday, 19 October 2026 · east to westYour zone
Western
2:38 AM
AWST · UTC+08:00
Perth
Northern Territory
4:08 AM
ACST · UTC+09:30
Darwin
South Australia
5:08 AM
ACDT · UTC+10:30
Adelaide
Queensland
4:38 AM
AEST · UTC+10:00
Brisbane, Gold Coast
Eastern
5:38 AM
AEDT · UTC+11:00
Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra
Time zones in Australia
| Zone | Main cities | UTC offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western | Perth | UTC+08:00 | 2:38 AM |
| Northern Territory | Darwin | UTC+09:30 | 4:08 AM |
| South Australia | Adelaide | UTC+10:30 | 5:08 AM |
| Queensland | Brisbane, Gold Coast | UTC+10:00 | 4:38 AM |
| Eastern | Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra | UTC+11:00 | 5:38 AM |
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Questions
Does Australia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Australia is on daylight time now (UTC+11:00). The next change is on Sun, 4 Apr 2027, 3:00 AM, when clocks go back 1 hour.
What time zone is Australia in?
Australia uses Australian Eastern Daylight Time, IANA zone Australia/Sydney. Right now that is UTC+11:00 (AEDT).
How far is Australia from New York time?
Australia is 15 hours ahead of New York right now.