Current Time in Australia
12:05:03
Monday, March 2, 2026
IANA time zone: Australia/Sydney
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Australia has a total of 5 time zones. We are using the capital Canberra's time as the main display. Details of all time zones are listed below.
| Time Zone | Current Time | UTC Offset | Next DST Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Australian Western Time AWST | 09:05 | UTC +08:00 |
No DST |
| 2. Australian Central Western Time ACWST | 09:50 | UTC +08:45 |
No DST |
| 3. Australian Central Time | |||
| Region not observing DST ACST | 10:35 | UTC +09:30 |
No DST |
| Region observing DST ACDT | 11:35 | UTC +10:30 |
Apr 5, 2026❄️ End |
| 4. Australian Eastern Time | |||
| Region not observing DST AEST | 11:05 | UTC +10:00 |
No DST |
| Region observing DST AEDT | 12:05 | UTC +11:00 |
Apr 5, 2026❄️ End |
| 5. Lord Howe Time LHST | 12:05 | UTC +11:00 |
Apr 5, 2026❄️ End |
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Profile of Australia
CapitalCanberra
Population26,500,000
Area
7,692,024 km²
Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Calling Code+61
RegionOceania
Australia is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent and numerous islands. Australia uses three main time zones: Australian Western Standard Time (AWST; UTC+08:00), Australian Central Standard Time (ACST; UTC+09:30), and Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST; UTC+10:00). DST is observed only in the southern states.
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Cities in Australia
Launceston
12:05
Mandurah
09:05
Maitland
12:05
Tuggeranong Administrative District
12:05
Rockhampton
11:05
Bunbury
09:05
Point Cook
12:05
Craigieburn
12:05
Gold Coast
11:05
Adelaide Hills
11:35
Melbourne City Centre
12:05
Tarneit
12:05
Sydney
12:05
Pakenham
12:05
Melbourne
12:05
Hervey Bay
11:05
Shepparton
12:05
Reservoir
12:05
Newcastle
12:05
Berwick
12:05
Bundaberg
11:05
Werribee
12:05
Blacktown
12:05
Port Macquarie
12:05
Gladstone
11:05
Tamworth
12:05
Dubbo
12:05
Glen Waverley
12:05
Castle Hill
12:05
Sunbury
12:05
Geraldton
09:05
Orange
12:05
Baldivis
09:05
St Albans
12:05
Frankston
12:05
Auburn
12:05
Hoppers Crossing
12:05
Baulkham Hills
12:05
Canberra
12:05
Truganina
12:05
Bathurst
12:05
Mount Waverley
12:05
Saint Albans
12:05
Albany
09:05
Bankstown
12:05
Sunshine Coast
11:05
Canning Vale
09:05
Frankston East
12:05