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Australia observes daylight saving time. Clocks are currently on standard time, at UTC+10. The reference zone for Australia is Australia/Sydney (Sydney).
| Change | Date | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Spring forward (DST begins) | Sunday, October 4, 2026 | UTC+10 → UTC+11 |
| Fall back (DST ends) | Sunday, April 4, 2027 | UTC+11 → UTC+10 |
Daylight saving changes shift Australia's offset by an hour, which can quietly break recurring meetings. Check the live difference against your own zone with the Compare tab, or schedule around the change using the Meeting Planner.
Yes. Australia changes its clocks twice a year. It is currently on standard time at UTC+10.
Clocks next spring forward on Sunday, October 4, 2026 (offset UTC+10 → UTC+11). Clocks next fall back on Sunday, April 4, 2027 (offset UTC+11 → UTC+10).
Australia is currently at UTC+10 (GMT+10). This shifts by one hour when daylight saving begins or ends.