What Time Is It in Australia?
Live clock, time zone and time difference in Australia
Time zones: Australia
Australia spans several time zones; the clock above shows the Sydney / Melbourne / Canberra zone. The table below lists the current time in every zone.
| Time zone | Local time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney / Melbourne / Canberra | 9:22 AM | UTC+11 (AEDT) |
| Brisbane | 8:22 AM | UTC+10 (AEST) |
| Adelaide | 8:52 AM | UTC+10:30 (ACDT) |
| Darwin | 7:52 AM | UTC+9:30 (ACST) |
| Perth | 6:22 AM | UTC+8 (AWST) |
The time in Australia right now is 9:22 AM (Thursday, October 22, 2026). Australia is on AEDT (UTC+11). Australia is currently on daylight saving time; clocks go back to standard time on Sunday, April 4, 2027 02:00. Australia is 10 hours ahead of London.
The clock above follows the Australia time zone and updates every second regardless of your device settings. Use the difference boxes below when planning a meeting, flight or call, and open the time zone converter to convert any other date and time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Australia right now?
The time in Australia is 9:22 AM, Thursday, October 22, 2026. This page follows the Australia time zone (AEDT, UTC+11) and updates every second.
What is the time difference between Australia and London?
Australia is 10 hours ahead of London. The difference can change by an hour for part of the year because of daylight saving time.
Does Australia observe daylight saving time?
Australia is currently on daylight saving time; clocks go back to standard time on Sunday, April 4, 2027 02:00.