Time zone
Australia/Sydney
Abbreviation: AEDT
TIME IN AUSTRALIA
Current time in Australia
Australia uses 3 time zones in the cities we list, so local time depends on where you are. In the capital, Canberra, it is 9:01 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
AEDT · UTC+11:00Summer time nowCalling code +613 time zones
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Canberra · Australia/Sydney
21:01:10
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Late eveningUTC+11:00
87% of the day in Australia has passed
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Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
UTC offset now
UTC+11:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Active now
Next change: 4 Apr 2027, 02:00 → UTC+10:00Calling code
+61
International dialling code for Australia.Capital
Canberra
Region: OceaniaCities listed
10
Main cities with live clocks below.Time in cities across Australia
Cities can be in different time zones. Pick the city you need.
Time in Sydney Late evening21:01:10UTC+11:00 · Australia/Sydney
Time in Melbourne Late evening21:01:10UTC+11:00 · Australia/Melbourne
Time in Brisbane Late evening20:01:10UTC+10:00 · Australia/Brisbane
Time in Perth Evening18:01:10UTC+08:00 · Australia/Perth
Time in Adelaide Late evening20:31:10UTC+10:30 · Australia/Adelaide
Time in Canberra Late evening21:01:10UTC+11:00 · Australia/Sydney
Time in Gold Coast Late evening20:01:10UTC+10:00 · Australia/Brisbane
Time in Hobart Late evening21:01:10UTC+11:00 · Australia/Hobart
Time in Darwin Evening19:31:10UTC+09:30 · Australia/Darwin
Time in Cairns Late evening20:01:10UTC+10:00 · Australia/Brisbane
Time zones in Australia
Each IANA time zone below is used by at least one listed city.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia/Sydney | 21:01:10 | UTC+11:00 | Sydney, Canberra |
| Australia/Melbourne | 21:01:10 | UTC+11:00 | Melbourne |
| Australia/Brisbane | 20:01:10 | UTC+10:00 | Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns |
| Australia/Perth | 18:01:10 | UTC+08:00 | Perth |
| Australia/Adelaide | 20:31:10 | UTC+10:30 | Adelaide |
| Australia/Hobart | 21:01:10 | UTC+11:00 | Hobart |
| Australia/Darwin | 19:31:10 | UTC+09:30 | Darwin |
Australia time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Australia is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 11:01:10 | Australia is 10 hours ahead |
| Time in New York | 06:01:10 | Australia is 15 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 03:01:10 | Australia is 18 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 14:01:10 | Australia is 7 hours ahead |
| Time in New Delhi | 15:31:10 | Australia is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Singapore | 18:01:10 | Australia is 3 hours ahead |
| Time in Tokyo | 19:01:10 | Australia is 2 hours ahead |
| UTC | 10:01:10 | Australia is 11 hours ahead |
Best time to call Australia
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Australia today look like this elsewhere.
London23:00 – 07:00Wed 14 Oct
New York18:00 – 02:00Wed 14 Oct
Dubai02:00 – 10:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Australia
What time is it in Australia now?
The current time in Australia is 9:01 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+11:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
How many time zones does Australia have?
Australia has 3 standard time zones across the cities we list (Australia/Sydney, Australia/Melbourne, Australia/Brisbane, Australia/Perth, Australia/Adelaide, Australia/Hobart, Australia/Darwin). Choose a city for the exact local time.
Does Australia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Australia uses daylight saving time. It is on summer time now, and the next clock change is on 4 April 2027 when the offset becomes UTC+10:00.
What is the time difference between Australia and London?
Australia is 10 hours ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Australia and New York?
Australia is 15 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Australia?
The international calling code for Australia is +61. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
More time in Oceania
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