Current Time in Australia
Australia uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across Australia below.
Time across Australia
9 cities trackedAustralia spans 5 time zones. Use the live clocks on this page to see the current time in each major city.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | --:-- | Australia/Sydney · +10:00SYD |
| Melbourne | --:-- | Australia/Melbourne · +10:00MEL |
| Brisbane | --:-- | Australia/Brisbane · +10:00BNE |
| Perth | --:-- | Australia/Perth · +08:00PER |
| Adelaide | --:-- | Australia/Adelaide · +09:30ADL |
| Gold Coast | --:-- | Australia/Brisbane · +10:00OOL |
| CanberraCapital | --:-- | Australia/Sydney · +10:00CBR |
| Hobart | --:-- | Australia/Hobart · +10:00HBA |
| Darwin | --:-- | Australia/Darwin · +09:30DRW |
Public Holidays in Australia
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Jan 26 | Australia Day | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | — | public |
| Apr 25 | Anzac Day | — | public |
| Jun 10 | Queen's Birthday | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | — | public |
Sydney vs the World
Current time difference between Sydney, Australia and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 8:20 AM | UTC−4 | 14h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 1:20 PM | UTC+1 | 9h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 4:20 PM | UTC+4 | 6h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 5:50 PM | UTC+5:30 | 4h 30m ahead of |
| SingaporeSingapore | 8:20 PM | UTC+8 | 2h ahead of |
| TokyoJapan | 9:20 PM | UTC+9 | 1h ahead of |
| SydneyAustralia | 10:20 PM | UTC+10 | Same time |
Business Hours in Sydney (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Sydney, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Sydney | 5:00 PM in Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| London | 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| Dubai | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 4:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Singapore | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Sydney | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Australia in?
Australia uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in Australia right now?
The current time in Sydney is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Australia observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Australia moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on Australia/Sydney).
How many time zones does Australia have?
Australia has 5 time zones — Australia/Sydney, Australia/Melbourne, Australia/Brisbane, Australia/Perth, Australia/Adelaide, Australia/Hobart, Australia/Darwin.
What is Australia's UTC / GMT offset?
Australia is in Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00), and switches between UTC+10:00 in winter and UTC+11:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout Australia?
No — Australia spans 5 time zones, so different cities can show different local times.
What is the time difference between Australia and India?
Australia (UTC+10:00) is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.