Time Zones in Australia
7 time zones · 9 major cities
Australia's capital is Canberra (estimated population ~368K). The country spans 7 time zones, from Australian Western Time (AWST) to Australia/Hobart (AEDT). 4 time zones observe daylight saving time while 3 time zones do not.
Use the interactive converter on this page to ensure you account for daylight saving time when scheduling across regions.
Australian Western TimeAWST (GMT+8)
Australia/DarwinACST (GMT+9:30)
Australia/BrisbaneAEST (GMT+10)
Australian Central TimeACDT (GMT+10:30)
Australian Eastern TimeAEDT (GMT+11)
Australia/MelbourneAEDT (GMT+11)
Australia/HobartAEDT (GMT+11)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many time zones does Australia have?
- Australia has 7 time zones.
- What are the time zones in Australia?
- The IANA time zones in Australia are: Australia/Adelaide, Australia/Brisbane, Australia/Darwin, Australia/Hobart, Australia/Melbourne, Australia/Perth, Australia/Sydney.
- What is the current time in Australia?
- Australia spans 7 timezones. Use the interactive converter on this page to compare current times across all zones.