Daylight Saving Time in Australia
Complete DST history, upcoming clock changes and timezone details for Australia.
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📖 About DST in Australia
Daylight Saving Time in Australia
Australia observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are adjusted across 11 timezones. The next clock change is onSun, 04 Oct 2026, when clocks will goforwardby 0.5 hours.
DST transitions shown above cover 2025–2028 and are calculated automatically using the IANA timezone database — no manual updates required. Times shown are in local time at the moment of the clock change.
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When clocks inAustraliagoforward 1 houronSun, 04 Oct 2026, your scheduled meetings shift. Enter a time to see the impact:
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Frequently Asked QuestionsDST — Australia
Australia does observe Daylight Saving Time. Clocks are adjusted across 11 timezones.
In 2026, clocks in Australia go forward (spring ahead) on Sun, 04 Oct 2026 at 02:30 local time. The UTC offset changes from UTC+10:30 to UTC+11:00.
Clocks in Australia change by 0.5 hours during DST transitions. The next change is on Sun, 04 Oct 2026.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting clocks forward by 1 hour during summer months to extend evening daylight. Clocks 'spring forward' in spring and 'fall back' in autumn. Not all countries observe DST — Australia does.
The current UTC offset of Australia is UTC+09:30 (ACST). This offset changes during DST transitions.