Australia — Time & Date Guide
Complete time and date reference for Australia. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.
Key Facts
Primary Timezone
Australia/Sydney
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+11
Capital
Sydney
DST
Observed
Calling Code
+61
Currency
AUD
Region
Oceania
Country Code
AU
Current Time in Australia
The primary timezone is Australia/Sydney (currently UTC+11). Australia has 17 major cities tracked below.
View Australia World Clock →| City | Timezone |
|---|---|
| Sydney | Australia/Sydney |
| Melbourne | Australia/Melbourne |
| Brisbane | Australia/Brisbane |
| Perth | Australia/Perth |
| Adelaide | Australia/Adelaide |
| Canberra | Australia/Sydney |
| Gold Coast | Australia/Brisbane |
| Newcastle | Australia/Sydney |
| Wollongong | Australia/Sydney |
| Sunshine Coast | Australia/Brisbane |
| Hobart | Australia/Hobart |
| Darwin | Australia/Darwin |
| Toowoomba | Australia/Brisbane |
| Cairns | Australia/Brisbane |
| Townsville | Australia/Brisbane |
| Geelong | Australia/Melbourne |
| Ballarat | Australia/Melbourne |
Public Holidays in Australia — 2026
View the complete list of official public holidays in Australia for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.
Australia Holidays 2026 →Sunrise & Sunset in Australia
Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in Australia.
Australia Sunrise & Sunset →Daylight Saving Time in Australia
Australia observes daylight saving time. Find exact clock change dates, UTC offset changes, and which cities are affected.
Australia DST 2026 →Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is Australia in?
Australia uses the Australia/Sydney timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+11. During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.
Does Australia observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Australia observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks spring forward in spring and fall back in autumn. Visit the DST page for exact dates.
What are the public holidays in Australia?
Australia has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the Australia holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Sydney. The country's calling code is +61 and its currency is AUD.
What is the current time in Australia?
The current UTC offset in Australia is UTC+11 (Australia/Sydney). Visit the world clock page for Australia to see live times for cities in the country.