Daylight Saving Time 2028 in Australia

In 2028, Australia observes daylight saving time from Sunday, October 1, 2028 to Sunday, April 2, 2028. Clocks spring forward on 2028-10-01 and fall back on 2028-04-02.

DST 2028 schedule for Australia

Fall back
Sunday, April 2, 2028
Clocks shift from 02:00 (GMT+11, UTC+11:00) to 02:00 (GMT+10, UTC+10:00).
Spring forward
Sunday, October 1, 2028
Clocks shift from 01:00 (GMT+10, UTC+10:00) to 03:00 (GMT+11, UTC+11:00).

About time in Australia

Country
Australia
IANA time zone
Australia/Sydney
Observes DST in 2028
Yes
Transitions in 2028
2

DST for Australia in other years

DST 2028 in other countries

Frequently asked questions about DST 2028 in Australia

When does daylight saving time start in Australia in 2028?+
Daylight saving time in Australia starts on 2028-10-01 at 01:00 local time. Clocks spring forward to 03:00, shifting the offset from UTC+10:00 to UTC+11:00.
When does daylight saving time end in Australia in 2028?+
Daylight saving time in Australia ends on 2028-04-02 at 02:00 local time. Clocks fall back to 02:00, shifting the offset from UTC+11:00 to UTC+10:00.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Australia?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Australia is "Australia/Sydney". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
How many DST transitions does Australia have in 2028?+
Australia has 2 daylight saving time transitions in 2028. Each transition shifts the local UTC offset by one hour.