What Time Is It in Australia?
See what time it is in Australia right now, with the date, time zone and the time difference from where you are.
About this tool
Australia has 5 time zones. Standard time in each of them: Sydney, Melbourne: UTC+10; Brisbane: UTC+10; Adelaide: UTC+9:30; Darwin: UTC+9:30; Perth: UTC+8. The table on this page shows the current time in all of them. Australia is normally 9 hours ahead of London. The difference is 10 hours ahead or 11 hours ahead for about 6 months of the year, because daylight saving time is used at different times of the year. (this is for the main time zone: Sydney, Melbourne)
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Australia have?
Australia has 5 time zones. Standard time in each of them: Sydney, Melbourne: UTC+10; Brisbane: UTC+10; Adelaide: UTC+9:30; Darwin: UTC+9:30; Perth: UTC+8.
Does Australia have daylight saving time?
It depends on the region. See the table on this page for the current time in each time zone. Some areas change their clocks and others do not.
What is the time difference between Australia and London?
Australia is normally 9 hours ahead of London. The difference is 10 hours ahead or 11 hours ahead for about 6 months of the year, because daylight saving time is used at different times of the year. (this is for the main time zone: Sydney, Melbourne)
Why does the clock show a slightly different time than mine?
The page takes the time from the internet and adjusts for delay, so it is accurate to the second.