Time Zones in Australia
Australia uses three primary time zones: Eastern, Central (with a 30-minute offset), and Western. Queensland and Western Australia do not observe Daylight Saving Time, which can create a triple time-difference puzzle with Sydney and Perth during summer.
Daylight Saving Time in Australia
Daylight Saving Time is observed in the southeastern states from October to April, opposite the Northern Hemisphere's schedule.
Current Time in Sydney
As the capital of Australia, Sydney keeps the Sydney time zone. See the live clock above, which updates automatically for any current Daylight Saving Time adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many time zones does Australia have?
Australia uses three primary time zones: Eastern, Central (with a 30-minute offset), and Western.
Does Australia observe Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight Saving Time is observed in the southeastern states from October to April, opposite the Northern Hemisphere's schedule.
What is the capital of Australia and what time is it there now?
Sydney is the capital of Australia. See the live clock above for its exact current time.