# Daylight saving time implementation in Australia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/daylight-saving-time-implementation-in-australia
> Updated: 2026-09-29T02:54:19.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Parts of Australia are scheduled to begin observing Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, October 4, 2026. During this transition, clocks will move forward by one hour from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

The practice will be implemented in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), while Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory will not change their time zones. The period is expected to conclude on April 4, 2027, with the goal of maximizing evening daylight and potentially reducing energy usage.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Australia Daylight Saving Time begins October 4

Daylight Saving Time begins in Australia on October 4, 2026, for NSW, VIC, SA, TAS, and the ACT, moving clocks forward by one hour.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australia-daylight-saving-time-begins-october-4

### 2026-09-26: New Zealand begins daylight saving time on Sunday

New Zealand begins daylight saving on September 27, moving clocks forward by one hour until April 4. Authorities are also using the transition to remind citizens to check smoke alarm functionality.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-zealand-begins-daylight-saving-time-on-sunday

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