Time in Australia now
Live local time, major city clocks, 2026 and 2027 calendars, public holidays and planning notes tailored to Australia.
Current time in Australia
Cities in Australia
Australia calendars
Plan around public holidays
Time zones and clock changes
Sydney and Melbourne observe daylight saving, while Brisbane and Perth do not. Adelaide and Darwin use half-hour offsets, and Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia do not follow the same seasonal clock changes as southeastern states.
Holiday and working-day notes
National public holidays are supplemented by state and territory holidays. Dates such as Labour Day and local show days can vary significantly by jurisdiction.
Planning accurately
Use the exact Australian city and date for calls; the difference between Perth and Sydney changes when New South Wales is on daylight saving time.
Use the date-aware converter for future meetings and the working-days calculator for date ranges.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone does Australia use?
Sydney and Melbourne observe daylight saving, while Brisbane and Perth do not. Adelaide and Darwin use half-hour offsets, and Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia do not follow the same seasonal clock changes as southeastern states.
What is the usual weekend in Australia?
The typical weekend used by this guide is Saturday and Sunday. Sector and local exceptions may apply.
Are all Australia holidays national?
National public holidays are supplemented by state and territory holidays. Dates such as Labour Day and local show days can vary significantly by jurisdiction.