The Australia time difference is +11 hours from London and +16 hours from New York in winter, and +9 hours and +14 hours in summer for Sydney (UK and US winter and summer time). The country has 5 time zones: depending on the region and the season, the gap with London ranges from +7 h to +11 h. Because the gap is given here for Sydney, our Sydney travel guide helps you plan your arrival and first days.
In practice, when it is noon in London, it is 23:00 in Sydney during UK winter time (GMT) and 21:00 during British Summer Time. When it is noon in New York, it is 04:00 the next day in Sydney during Eastern Standard Time and 02:00 the next day during Eastern Daylight Time.
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Time in Australia: key facts
- Time zone: UTC+10 (standard time) / UTC+11 (daylight saving time), IANA identifier
Australia/Sydney - Difference with London: +11 h in UK winter (GMT), +9 h during British Summer Time
- Difference with New York: +16 h during Eastern Standard Time, +14 h during Eastern Daylight Time
- Daylight saving in Australia: yes, see the dates below
- Next clock changes: UK on Sunday 25 October 2026 (BST to GMT) and Sunday 28 March 2027; US on Sunday 1 November 2026 (EDT to EST) and Sunday 14 March 2027
- Time zones: 5 (details by region below)
Time difference between London, New York and Australia
| Time in London | In Sydney (UK winter, GMT) | In Sydney (UK summer, BST) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 19:00 | 17:00 |
| 12:00 | 23:00 | 21:00 |
| 18:00 | 05:00 (next day) | 03:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 09:00 (next day) | 07:00 (next day) |
| Time in New York | In Sydney (US winter, EST) | In Sydney (US summer, EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 (8 am) | 00:00 (next day) | 22:00 |
| 12:00 (noon) | 04:00 (next day) | 02:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 (6 pm) | 10:00 (next day) | 08:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 (10 pm) | 14:00 (next day) | 12:00 (next day) |
The difference of 2 hours between winter and summer comes from the fact that the UK, the US and Australia do not move their clocks forward and back in the same direction or on the same dates.
Watch the transition periods in spring and autumn, when the clocks do not change on the same day in each country: the 2027 table below shows every change in the gap.
Clock changes 2026–2027
Australia observes daylight saving time. Planned dates (local time in Sydney):
- Sunday 4 April 2027: from UTC+11 to UTC+10
- Sunday 3 October 2027: from UTC+10 to UTC+11
Clocks also change in the UK and the US on the following dates:
- UK, Sunday 25 October 2026: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 1 November 2026: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5) in New York
- US, Sunday 14 March 2027: EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4)
- UK, Sunday 28 March 2027: GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1)
- UK, Sunday 31 October 2027: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 7 November 2027: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5)
Time zones of Australia: gap by region
| Region / cities | Time zone (UTC) | Gap with London (UK winter / summer) | Gap with New York (US winter / summer) | When it is 12:00 in London (winter / summer) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart | UTC+11 / UTC+10 | +11 h / +9 h | +16 h / +14 h | 23:00 / 21:00 |
| Brisbane (Queensland) | UTC+10 | +10 h / +9 h | +15 h / +14 h | 22:00 / 21:00 |
| Adelaide | UTC+10:30 / UTC+9:30 | +10 h 30 / +8 h 30 | +15 h 30 / +13 h 30 | 22:30 / 20:30 |
| Darwin | UTC+9:30 | +9 h 30 / +8 h 30 | +14 h 30 / +13 h 30 | 21:30 / 20:30 |
| Perth | UTC+8 | +8 h / +7 h | +13 h / +12 h | 20:00 / 19:00 |
No local clock change: Brisbane (Queensland), Darwin, Perth. The gap with the other regions of the country therefore varies with the season.
When to call Australia from the UK or the US
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 Sydney time, call between 22:00 and 09:00 (running past midnight) London time in UK winter, and between 00:00 and 11:00 during British Summer Time. From New York, call between 17:00 and 04:00 (running past midnight) during EST, and between 19:00 and 06:00 (running past midnight) during EDT.
On 15 January 2027, office hours (09:00–17:00) overlap for 0 hours with London and for 0 hours with New York. Aim for the very start or end of the day, and always state the time zone in your meeting invitations.
Time difference and jet lag: practical tips
Flying to Australia from the UK means travelling east: your day is shortened and you need to go to bed earlier than usual. From North America, the flight crosses the International Date Line and you land on a later calendar day. A few simple rules help you adjust to local time:
- Set your watch and phone to local time as soon as you board.
- Align meals and bedtime with local time from the first day.
- Plan a light first day, with no important meetings or long drives.
- Get out in daylight when you arrive and avoid long naps.
- If you take medication at fixed times, ask your doctor how to adapt the schedule to the time difference.
Australia time zones: IANA identifiers and history
| Zone | IANA identifier | Standard time on 15 January 2027 | On 15 July 2027 | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart | Australia/Sydney | UTC+11 | UTC+10 | AEDT |
| Brisbane (Queensland) | Australia/Brisbane | UTC+10 | UTC+10 | AEST |
| Adelaide | Australia/Adelaide | UTC+10:30 | UTC+9:30 | ACDT |
| Darwin | Australia/Darwin | UTC+9:30 | UTC+9:30 | ACST |
| Perth | Australia/Perth | UTC+8 | UTC+8 | AWST |
- Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart (
Australia/Sydney): daylight saving time applied every year; the tz database records it since at least 1971. - Brisbane (Queensland) (
Australia/Brisbane): last clock change recorded on Sunday 1 March 1992, from UTC+11 to UTC+10. Daylight saving time was applied in some years since 1970 (last: 1991); it no longer is. - Adelaide (
Australia/Adelaide): daylight saving time applied every year; the tz database records it since at least 1971. - Darwin (
Australia/Darwin): no clock change recorded since 1 January 1970. - Perth (
Australia/Perth): last clock change recorded on Sunday 29 March 2009, from UTC+9 to UTC+8. Daylight saving time was applied in some years since 1970 (last: 2008); it no longer is.
Daylight saving time in Australia in 2027: clock-change dates
Dates calculated from the tz database rules for Australia/Sydney (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart). They differ from those in the UK: the gap with London changes several times a year (table below).
- Sunday 4 April 2027 at 03:00 (local time): clocks go back one hour (UTC+11 → UTC+10), at the same moment as 17:00 on Saturday 3 April in London.
- Sunday 3 October 2027 at 02:00 (local time): clocks go forward one hour (UTC+10 → UTC+11), at the same moment as 17:00 on Saturday 2 October in London.
| 2027 period | Sydney vs London | Sydney vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January – 13 March | +11 h | +16 h |
| 14 – 27 March | +11 h | +15 h |
| 28 March – 3 April | +10 h | +15 h |
| 4 April – 2 October | +9 h | +14 h |
| 3 – 30 October | +10 h | +15 h |
| 31 October – 6 November | +11 h | +15 h |
| 7 November – 31 December | +11 h | +16 h |
Sunrise and sunset in Canberra in 2027
Local sunrise and sunset times on the 15th of each month in Canberra (35.28° S, 149.13° E), daylight saving time included. They help you time your exposure to daylight, the main lever for resetting your body clock on arrival.
| 15th of the month | Sunrise | Solar noon | Sunset | Day length | Sunrise / sunset in London time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:04 | 13:13 | 20:21 | 14 h 17 | 19:04 / 09:21 |
| February | 06:36 | 13:18 | 19:59 | 13 h 23 | 19:36 / 08:59 |
| March | 07:02 | 13:13 | 19:23 | 12 h 21 | 20:02 / 08:23 |
| April | 06:27 | 12:04 | 17:40 | 11 h 13 | 21:27 / 08:40 |
| May | 06:51 | 12:00 | 17:09 | 10 h 17 | 21:51 / 08:09 |
| June | 07:10 | 12:04 | 16:58 | 9 h 47 | 22:10 / 07:58 |
| July | 07:10 | 12:09 | 17:09 | 9 h 59 | 22:10 / 08:09 |
| August | 06:45 | 12:08 | 17:31 | 10 h 46 | 21:45 / 08:31 |
| September | 06:04 | 11:59 | 17:54 | 11 h 50 | 21:04 / 08:54 |
| October | 06:21 | 12:49 | 19:17 | 12 h 56 | 20:21 / 09:17 |
| November | 05:49 | 12:48 | 19:47 | 13 h 58 | 18:49 / 08:47 |
| December | 05:43 | 12:58 | 20:14 | 14 h 31 | 18:43 / 09:14 |
The longest day in the table is 15 December (14 h 31 between 05:43 and 20:14), the shortest 15 June (9 h 47).
Jet lag: how flight direction affects you in Australia
- Outbound from the UK (flying east): you « lose » 11 hours in UK winter and 9 hours in summer; your arrival day is shortened and you need to go to bed earlier than your body clock expects.
- Return to the UK (flying west): the opposite applies. Flying west is generally considered easier to cope with: you just need to stay up a little later.
- From New York: the gap is 16 hours in winter (EST) and 14 hours in summer (EDT); you cross the International Date Line and land on a later calendar day, so allow extra time to adjust.
- Your usual night at home (23:00 – 07:00) corresponds to 10:00 – 18:00 in Sydney from London in UK winter (08:00 – 16:00 during BST), and to 15:00 – 23:00 in Sydney from New York during EST (13:00 – 21:00 during EDT): this is when your body will want to sleep for the first few days.
- Daylight on arrival: in Canberra, the sun rises around 06:04 and sets around 20:21 in mid-January, and around 07:10 and 17:09 in mid-July (table above). After flying east, seek morning light and avoid it late in the day; this is the standard advice for shifting your body clock.
Plan your trip to Australia
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Australia and the UK or the US?
Sydney is 11 hours ahead of London in UK winter and 9 hours ahead during British Summer Time. It is 16 hours ahead of New York during Eastern Standard Time and 14 hours ahead during Eastern Daylight Time. This is the gap for Sydney; other regions differ (see the table by region).
What time is it in Australia when it is noon in London or New York?
In Sydney, noon in London is 23:00 in UK winter and 21:00 in summer; noon in New York is 04:00 the next day during EST and 02:00 the next day during EDT.
Does Australia have daylight saving time?
Yes. Next changes (local time): Sunday 4 April 2027: from UTC+11 to UTC+10; Sunday 3 October 2027: from UTC+10 to UTC+11.
How many time zones does Australia have?
This page covers 5 time zones (Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin, Perth). The by-region table gives the gap with London and New York for each, in winter and summer.
When should I call Australia from the UK or the US?
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 local time, call between 22:00 and 09:00 London time in UK winter (00:00 to 11:00 during BST), or between 17:00 and 04:00 New York time during EST (19:00 to 06:00 during EDT).
What is the IANA time zone for Australia?
Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart: Australia/Sydney; Brisbane (Queensland): Australia/Brisbane; Adelaide: Australia/Adelaide; Darwin: Australia/Darwin; Perth: Australia/Perth.
What time does the sun rise in Canberra?
Around 06:04 on 15 January 2027 and around 07:10 on 15 July 2027 (local time); sunset around 20:21 and 17:09. Destination de Voyage calculation (NOAA algorithm).
Our sources
- Sunrise and sunset: algorithm from the NOAA Solar Calculator (Global Monitoring Laboratory), applied to the capital’s coordinates (Natural Earth, Wikidata or Wikipedia): Destination de Voyage calculation.
- IANA Time Zone Database (tz database), version 2026b, consulted on 13 October 2026: time zones, rules and clock-change dates. Future dates may be changed by local authorities.
- UK clock changes: GOV.UK, When do the clocks change? (UK summer time from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
- US daylight saving time: NIST, Daylight Saving Time (from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
- Live time: calculated by your browser (Intl API), which relies on the same IANA database.
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.
