Current time in Australia
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) · UTC+11 · Capital: Canberra
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About Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean in the Southern hemisphere. The capital city of Australia is Canberra, its official language is English and it has a population of 23 to 24 million. 80 per cent of Australia’s resident live on its east coast and roughly 60 per cent live in and around Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. The country’s currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD). The country is known for its wool production as well as its mining. Sport is a very important part of Australian culture with almost one quarter of all its people over the age of 15 taking part in some type of sport. Australia is recognised internationally for having strong teams in cricket, rugby, hockey, netball, rowing, cycling and swimming.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Australia in?
Australia is spread over several time zones. The capital, Canberra, is on Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), UTC+11.
How many time zones does Australia have?
Australia has 6 time zones, from UTC+8 (Perth) to UTC+11 (Macquarie), a 3-hour spread.
Does Australia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Australia changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), UTC+11. Clocks go back 1 hour on 4 April 2027, to UTC+10.
What time is it in Canberra right now?
Canberra, the capital of Australia, is on Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), UTC+11. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Australia and London?
Australia is currently 10 hours ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Australia and New York?
Australia is currently 15 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Australia?
Office hours in Australia (9:00–17:00 local time) are 23:00–07:00 in London and 18:00–02:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Australia are on the same time as Australia?
Right now these countries in Australia share UTC+11: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu.
What is the dialling code for Australia?
The international dialling code for Australia is +61.