What are the time zones in Australia?

The IANA time zones in Australia are: Australia/Adelaide, Australia/Brisbane, Australia/Broken_Hill, Australia/Darwin, Australia/Hobart, Australia/Melbourne, Australia/Perth, Australia/Sydney.

What is the current time in Australia?

Australia spans 8 timezones. Use the interactive converter on this page to compare current times across all zones.

Time Zones in Australia

8 time zones · 63 major cities

Australia's capital is Canberra (estimated population ~368K). The country spans 8 time zones, from Australian Western Time (AWST) to Australia/Hobart (AEST). 5 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)

Australian Central TimeACST (GMT+9:30)

Australia/DarwinACST (GMT+9:30)

Australia/Broken_HillACST (GMT+9:30)

Broken Hill

Australian Eastern TimeAEST (GMT+10)

Australia/MelbourneAEST (GMT+10)

Australia/BrisbaneAEST (GMT+10)

Australia/HobartAEST (GMT+10)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many time zones does Australia have?: Australia has 8 time zones.
What are the time zones in Australia?: The IANA time zones in Australia are: Australia/Adelaide, Australia/Brisbane, Australia/Broken_Hill, Australia/Darwin, Australia/Hobart, Australia/Melbourne, Australia/Perth, Australia/Sydney.
What is the current time in Australia?: Australia spans 8 timezones. Use the interactive converter on this page to compare current times across all zones.