Current Time in Australia 🇦🇺
Check the current local time anywhere in Australia. Below you'll find live clocks for Australia's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Current Time in Major Cities in Australia
- Adelaide Sun 11:07:14
- Brisbane Sun 11:37:14
- Canberra Sun 11:37:14
- Darwin Sun 11:07:14
- Geelong Sun 11:37:14
- Gold Coast Sun 11:37:14
- Hobart Sun 11:37:14
- Logan City Sun 11:37:14
- Melbourne Sun 11:37:14
- Perth Sun 09:37:14
- Sydney Sun 11:37:14
- Wollongong Sun 11:37:14
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Adelaide | Sun 11:07:14 |
| Brisbane | Sun 11:37:14 |
| Canberra | Sun 11:37:14 |
| Darwin | Sun 11:07:14 |
| Geelong | Sun 11:37:14 |
| Gold Coast | Sun 11:37:14 |
| Hobart | Sun 11:37:14 |
| Logan City | Sun 11:37:14 |
| Melbourne | Sun 11:37:14 |
| Perth | Sun 09:37:14 |
| Sydney | Sun 11:37:14 |
| Wollongong | Sun 11:37:14 |
IANA time zones in Australia
Australia maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Antarctica/Macquarie AEST · UTC+10:00
- Asia/Tokyo JST · UTC+09:00
- Australia/ACT AEST · UTC+10:00
- Australia/Adelaide ACST · UTC+9:30
- Australia/Brisbane AEST · UTC+10:00
- Australia/Broken_Hill ACST · UTC+9:30
- Australia/Canberra AEST · UTC+10:00
- Australia/Currie AEST · UTC+10:00
- Australia/Darwin ACST · UTC+9:30
- Australia/Eucla GMT+845 · UTC+8:45
- Australia/Hobart AEST · UTC+10:00
- Australia/LHI GMT+1030 · UTC+10:30
- Australia/Lindeman AEST · UTC+10:00
- Australia/Lord_Howe GMT+1030 · UTC+10:30
- Australia/Melbourne AEST · UTC+10:00
- Australia/North ACST · UTC+9:30
- Australia/NSW AEST · UTC+10:00
- Australia/Perth AWST · UTC+08:00
- Australia/Queensland AEST · UTC+10:00
- Australia/South ACST · UTC+9:30
- Australia/Sydney AEST · UTC+10:00
- Australia/Tasmania AEST · UTC+10:00
- Australia/Victoria AEST · UTC+10:00
- Australia/West AWST · UTC+08:00
- Australia/Yancowinna ACST · UTC+9:30
Does Australia have multiple time zones?
Yes. Australia uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| Antarctica/Macquarie | UTC+10:00 |
| Asia/Tokyo | UTC+09:00 |
| Australia/ACT | UTC+10:00 |
| Australia/Adelaide | UTC+9:30 |
| Australia/Brisbane | UTC+10:00 |
| Australia/Broken_Hill | UTC+9:30 |
| Australia/Canberra | UTC+10:00 |
| Australia/Currie | UTC+10:00 |
| Australia/Darwin | UTC+9:30 |
| Australia/Eucla | UTC+8:45 |
| Australia/Hobart | UTC+10:00 |
| Australia/LHI | UTC+10:30 |
| Australia/Lindeman | UTC+10:00 |
| Australia/Lord_Howe | UTC+10:30 |
| Australia/Melbourne | UTC+10:00 |
| Australia/North | UTC+9:30 |
| Australia/NSW | UTC+10:00 |
| Australia/Perth | UTC+08:00 |
| Australia/Queensland | UTC+10:00 |
| Australia/South | UTC+9:30 |
| Australia/Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
| Australia/Tasmania | UTC+10:00 |
| Australia/Victoria | UTC+10:00 |
| Australia/West | UTC+08:00 |
| Australia/Yancowinna | UTC+9:30 |
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Australia at a glance
| Current main time | 11:37 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 6 (from UTC+08:00 to UTC+10:30) |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Zone names | AEST, JST, ACST, +0845 |
| Capital | Canberra |
| Cities tracked | 12 |
How many time zones does Australia have?
Australia is split across 6 time zones, from UTC+08:00 in the east to UTC+10:30 in the west. That means the local time can be up to 2 hours apart between two cities in the same country.
Does Australia change its clocks for daylight saving?
Yes. At least part of Australia uses daylight saving time. The clocks jump forward one hour in spring and fall back one hour in autumn, so the UTC offset changes for part of the year. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Australia
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 22:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 23:00 UTC. If Australia has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Australia
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Sydney or another major city in Australia. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Australia
The capital of Australia is Canberra. The biggest cities in Australia include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Australia has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Australia - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Australia have?
Australia spans 6 time zones, from UTC+08:00 to UTC+10:30.
Does Australia use daylight saving time?
Yes - Part of the country moves the clocks forward an hour in spring and back in autumn.
What time is it in Australia right now?
It is about 11:37 on Sunday in the main time zone of Australia. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Australia time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Australia to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Canberra, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Australia 🇦🇺 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | AU / AUS |
| Capital city clock | Canberra |
| Cities shown | 12 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 25 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+10:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Canberra time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.