DST in Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT)
Daylight Saving Time schedule, clock change dates, and UTC offsets for Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart.
Current Status
DST ActiveGMT+11 (UTC+11:00)
Next change: Saturday, April 4, 2026 — clocks move back 1 hour (to GMT+10, UTC+10:00)
2026 DST Schedule
Spring Forward
October 3
GMT+10 (UTC+10:00) → GMT+11 (UTC+11:00)
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Fall Back
April 4
GMT+11 (UTC+11:00) → GMT+10 (UTC+10:00)
Clocks move back 1 hour
2027 DST Schedule
Fall Back
April 3, 2027
GMT+11 (UTC+11:00) → GMT+10 (UTC+10:00)
Spring Forward
October 2, 2027
GMT+10 (UTC+10:00) → GMT+11 (UTC+11:00)
Historical DST Dates
| Year | Spring Forward | Fall Back |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sep 30 | Apr 1 |
| 2024 | Oct 5 | Apr 6 |
| 2025 | Oct 4 | Apr 5 |
| 2026 | Oct 3 | Apr 4 |
Tips for the DST Transition
- 1Gradually adjust your sleep schedule by 15-20 minutes per day in the days leading up to the change.
- 2Set your clocks before going to bed the night before the transition.
- 3Use the extra hour in fall to catch up on rest — avoid staying up late.
- 4Check battery-powered clocks and manual devices, as they may not auto-update.
- 5Be cautious driving the Monday after spring forward, as fatigue-related accidents increase.
- 6Update any scheduled events, alarms, and reminders that may be affected.
UTC Offsets
- Standard
- UTC+10:00 (GMT+10)
- Daylight
- UTC+11:00 (GMT+11)
- IANA ID
- Australia/Sydney
Countries
- Australia
Major Cities
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Canberra
- Hobart