From the Guardian · · 1m 10s
Daylight Savings 2026 Start Date Australia
Australia clocks move forward one hour on Sunday 4 October 2026 for daylight saving.
In brief
Australia clocks move forward one hour on Sunday 4 October 2026 for daylight saving. In 2026, Australia's eastern states start daylight saving on Sunday 4 October at 2am AEST, moving clocks forward to 3am. Originally reported by the Guardian.
When does daylight saving start in Australia 2026
In 2026, daylight saving time will start on sunday 4 october at 2am australian eastern standard time.
Clocks move forward one hour in eastern states
In new south wales, victoria, south australia, tasmania and the act clocks move forward to 3am.
Do clocks go back or forward in october
Clocks move forward one hour on sunday morning for daylight saving time.
Which states observe daylight saving
New south wales, victoria, south australia, tasmania and the act will move clocks forward at 2am on sunday.
How do you adjust your body clock
Gradually adjust bedtime by 15 minutes each night to reset your body clock for daylight saving.
When will daylight saving end
Daylight saving ends on sunday 4 april 2027 at 3am australian eastern daylight time.
At a glance
In 2026, Australia's eastern states start daylight saving on Sunday 4 October at 2am AEST, moving clocks forward to 3am.
