Daylight Saving Time 2025: Australia
Australia observes daylight saving time (DST) in 2025. Find clock change dates, UTC offsets, and affected cities below.
Observes DST
Clocks change twice per year in Australia — forward in spring, back in autumn.
Clock Change Dates in Australia — 2025
| Event | Date | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Back | Sunday, April 6, 2025 | UTC+11 | UTC+10 |
| Spring Forward | Sunday, October 5, 2025 | UTC+10 | UTC+11 |
UTC Offsets — Australia
| Period | UTC Offset | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Time (Winter) | UTC+10 | Australia/Sydney |
| Daylight Saving Time (Summer) | UTC+11 | Australia/Sydney (DST) |
Cities in Australia
| City | Timezone | UTC Offset (Standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Australia/Sydney | UTC+11 |
| Melbourne | Australia/Melbourne | UTC+11 |
| Brisbane | Australia/Brisbane | UTC+10 |
| Perth | Australia/Perth | UTC+8 |
| Adelaide | Australia/Adelaide | UTC+10:30 |
| Canberra | Australia/Sydney | UTC+11 |
| Gold Coast | Australia/Brisbane | UTC+10 |
| Newcastle | Australia/Sydney | UTC+11 |
| Wollongong | Australia/Sydney | UTC+11 |
| Sunshine Coast | Australia/Brisbane | UTC+10 |
| Hobart | Australia/Hobart | UTC+11 |
| Darwin | Australia/Darwin | UTC+9:30 |
| Toowoomba | Australia/Brisbane | UTC+10 |
| Cairns | Australia/Brisbane | UTC+10 |
| Townsville | Australia/Brisbane | UTC+10 |
| Geelong | Australia/Melbourne | UTC+11 |
| Ballarat | Australia/Melbourne | UTC+11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Australia observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Australia observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are adjusted forward in spring and back in autumn each year.
When do clocks change in Australia in 2025?
In 2025, clocks in Australia spring forward on Sunday, October 5, 2025 and fall back on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
How much do clocks change in Australia?
Clocks in Australia change by 1 hour. The standard time offset is UTC+10 and the summer (daylight saving) time offset is UTC+11.
What is the UTC offset for Australia?
Australia uses UTC+10 as its standard (winter) time offset and UTC+11 during daylight saving time (summer).
Which timezone does Australia use?
Australia's primary timezone is Australia/Sydney. Some cities may use different timezones — for example: Sydney (Australia/Sydney), Melbourne (Australia/Melbourne), Brisbane (Australia/Brisbane).