Australia & travel
Australian daylight-saving dates 2026–2027
For NSW’s main eastern time zone, daylight saving starts on 4 October 2026 and ends on 4 April 2027. Queensland, WA and the NT keep their clocks unchanged.
Next NSW clock changes
Clocks move forward one hour.
Clocks move back one hour.
These clock times apply to NSW’s main eastern time zone. Other zones have their own local transition times.
Local time in Sydney
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Australia/SydneyLocal time in Brisbane
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Australia/BrisbaneDo I change my clock?
| State or territory | Daylight saving? |
|---|---|
| NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT | Yes |
| South Australia | Yes — central time zone |
| Queensland, Western Australia, Northern Territory | No |
Lord Howe Island has a 30-minute seasonal change. Broken Hill follows South Australian time.
Where clocks change
NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT observe daylight saving. South Australia and Broken Hill use a half-hour time zone, while Lord Howe Island has a separate 30-minute seasonal adjustment. Use the destination’s named time zone for a precise conversion.
Bookings near a clock change
When clocks go forward, some local times do not occur. When they go back, some times occur twice. Confirm the time zone and UTC offset for overnight travel or an appointment in the repeated hour.
Sources & updates
Planning notes and fixed dates checked 19 September 2026. Live tools show the selected date or forecast timestamp. Recheck official calendars before making bookings.