Current Time in Australia
Sydney
- Daytime·
Time zones in Australia
- Perth--:--
- Eucla--:--
- Darwin--:--
- Brisbane--:--
- Adelaide--:--
- Lord Howe--:--
- Sydney--:--
Time zone of Australia
Australia has 7 time zones: Perth, Eucla, Darwin, Brisbane, Adelaide, Lord Howe, Sydney. The main clock above follows Sydney, which is on UTC+10 standard time. Clocks change for daylight saving time during the year, so the offset shown on the clock is the one in use today.
Planning a call or a flight? Set a reminder on the online alarm clock, count the hours with the online timer, or check other places on the world clock.
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Questions about time in Australia
What time is it in Australia right now?+
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Sydney, Australia. It updates every second and uses your browser time zone data.
What is the time zone of Australia?+
Australia has 7 time zones. The main clock follows Sydney, which uses UTC+10 as standard time. The others are listed on this page.
Does Australia use daylight saving time?+
Yes. Australia moves its clocks during the year, so the UTC offset changes from UTC+10 in standard time to a higher offset in summer time. The page shows the offset that applies right now.
What is the time difference between Australia and my location?+
The page compares Australia with your device time and shows how far ahead or behind it is. The difference updates by itself when either place changes its clocks.
How can I set an alarm for Australia time?+
Work out the local time in Australia from the live clock, then set that time on the Vclock online alarm clock using your own time. You can also start a timer for the number of hours you need to wait.