Current Time in Australia 🇦🇺
Time Now in Major Cities in Australia
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Australia
- Australia/Sydney Tue 11:26:40
- Australia/Melbourne Tue 11:26:40
| Timezone | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Australia/Sydney | Tue 11:26:40 |
| Australia/Melbourne | Tue 11:26:40 |
Information about Australia
| Population | 27,614,411 |
| Area | 7,686,850 km² |
| ISO Numeric Code | 036 |
| Continent Code | OC |
| Top Level Domain | .au |
| Currency | (AUD) |
| Phone Prefix | +61 |
| Country Code | +61 |
Time in Australia — FAQ
Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Australia.
How many time zones does Australia have?
Australia currently uses one UTC offset. The whole country shares the same UTC offset and DST rules.
What is the time in the capital of Australia?
The capital uses the IANA time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.
Does Australia observe daylight saving time?
Some regions of Australia may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.
How many cities in Australia are listed on this page?
This page shows live local time for 2 cities across Australia. Each listed city links to its own page with the current local time, date, time zone and UTC offset.
What is the UTC offset for Australia?
Australia's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.