whattimeisthereSydney
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Australia/Sydney
Current time in Australia
Australia spans several time zones, from UTC+8 in Perth to UTC+11 in Sydney. Here is the current time in each, with its main cities on the map.
Melbourne
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Australia/Melbourne
Brisbane
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Australia/Brisbane
Adelaide
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Australia/Adelaide
Perth
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Australia/Perth
Darwin
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Australia/Darwin
Hobart
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Australia/Hobart
Map of Australia
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Questions
What time is it in Australia now?
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Australia has more than one time zone. The live clocks at the top of this page show the current time in each, starting with Sydney.
How many time zones does Australia have?
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The cities listed here use 7 time zones: UTC+11 (Australia/Sydney) in Sydney; UTC+11 (Australia/Melbourne) in Melbourne; UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) in Brisbane; UTC+10:30 (Australia/Adelaide) in Adelaide; UTC+8 (Australia/Perth) in Perth; UTC+9:30 (Australia/Darwin) in Darwin; UTC+11 (Australia/Hobart) in Hobart.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
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Yes. Sydney moves from UTC+10 to UTC+11 for daylight saving time. In 2026 clocks go back on 5 April and forward on 4 October.
Does Brisbane observe daylight saving time?
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No. Brisbane stays on UTC+10 all year, so its clocks never change.