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Clock Changes in Australia 2026
When do the clocks go forward and back in Australia? Exact dates and times for every change to 2030, with a live countdown to the next one on 4 April 2027.
Did the clocks change in Australia?
The clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday 4 April 2027 at 03:00.
Local time now: (AEDT · UTC+11). Australia →
Next clock change ⏪
Sunday 4 April 2027 · 03:00 → 02:00 · AEDT → AEST
Last change: Sunday 4 October 2026 (+1 hour).
Clock change dates in Australia
| Year | ⏩ Clocks go forward | ⏪ Clocks go back |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sun 4 Oct 2026, 02:00 | – |
| 2027 | Sun 3 Oct 2027, 02:00 | Sun 4 Apr 2027, 03:00 |
| 2028 | Sun 1 Oct 2028, 02:00 | Sun 2 Apr 2028, 03:00 |
| 2029 | Sun 7 Oct 2029, 02:00 | Sun 1 Apr 2029, 03:00 |
| 2030 | Sun 6 Oct 2030, 02:00 | Sun 7 Apr 2030, 03:00 |
| 2031 | Sun 5 Oct 2031, 02:00 | Sun 6 Apr 2031, 03:00 |
Regions with different rules
- Macquarie, Adelaide, Broken Hill, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney – changes clocks: 4 Apr 2027 (−1 hour)
- Brisbane, Darwin, Eucla, Lindeman, Perth – no clock changes
- Lord Howe – changes clocks: 4 Apr 2027 (−30 minutes)
Only New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory use daylight saving time – from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory keep the same time all year.
Clock changes in other countries
New Zealand
Norfolk IslandFrequently asked questions
When do the clocks go back in Australia in 2027?
The clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday 4 April 2027 at 03:00.
When do the clocks go forward in Australia in 2027?
The clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday 3 October 2027 at 02:00.
Does Australia change its clocks?
Yes. Australia moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
Do you gain or lose an hour of sleep?
When the clocks go back, the night is one hour longer, so you gain an hour of sleep. When they go forward in spring, you lose an hour.