Current Time in Australia
Australian Eastern Time (Canberra) — Australia spans 7 time zones.
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
AESTUTC+10
Time zones in Australia
Australian Western Standard Time
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST)
--:--UTC+8- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Perth
Australian Central Western Standard Time
Australian Central Western Standard Time (UTC+8:45)
--:--UTC+8:45- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Eucla
Australian Central Standard Time
Australian Central Standard Time (ACST)
--:--UTC+9:30- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Darwin
Australian Central Time
Australian Central Standard Time (ACST)
--:--UTC+9:30- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
- Cities
- Adelaide
Australian Eastern Standard Time
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
--:--UTC+10- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Brisbane, Gold Coast, Townsville
Australian Eastern Time
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
--:--UTC+10Lord Howe Time
Lord Howe Standard Time (UTC+10:30)
--:--UTC+10:30- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
- Cities
- Lord Howe
Zones are grouped by behaviour: standard offset and daylight saving rules. Offsets: UTC+8, UTC+8:45, UTC+9:30, UTC+9:30, UTC+10, UTC+10, UTC+10:30.
Major cities in Australia
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Australia to New York | -14 hours | |
| Australia to London | -9 hours | |
| Australia to Dubai | -6 hours | |
| Australia to New Delhi | -4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Australia to Tokyo | -1 hour |
Based on Australian Eastern Time (Canberra). Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Australia: FAQs
What time zone is Australia in?
Australia spans 7 time zones: Australian Western Standard Time (UTC+8), Australian Central Western Standard Time (UTC+8:45), Australian Central Standard Time (UTC+9:30), Australian Central Time (UTC+9:30 / UTC+10:30 in daylight saving time), Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10), Australian Eastern Time (UTC+10 / UTC+11 in daylight saving time) and Lord Howe Time (UTC+10:30 / UTC+11 in daylight saving time). The capital, Canberra, is on Australian Eastern Time.
Does Australia observe daylight saving time?
Partly. Australian Central Time, Australian Eastern Time and Lord Howe Time change their clocks; Australian Western Standard Time, Australian Central Western Standard Time, Australian Central Standard Time and Australian Eastern Standard Time stay on standard time all year. In 2026, Australian Eastern Time leaves daylight saving time on Sunday, April 5, 2026 and starts it again on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
How many time zones does Australia have?
7, counting zones that behave differently: Australian Western Standard Time (UTC+8), Australian Central Western Standard Time (UTC+8:45), Australian Central Standard Time (UTC+9:30), Australian Central Time (UTC+9:30), Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10), Australian Eastern Time (UTC+10) and Lord Howe Time (UTC+10:30).
What is the time difference between Australia and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 14 hours behind Australian Eastern Time in Australia. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Canberra, the capital?
Canberra is on Australian Eastern Time, currently AEST (UTC+10). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Canberra page.