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Current Local Time in Australia

Current local time and time zone in Australia, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

⛅ 71°F now🕔 10:55 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, October, November and December👥 27 million

Current local time in Australia

10:55 PM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time zoneAustralia/Sydney
UTC offsetUTC+10:00
UTC now12:55 PM
Sunrise5:40 AM
Sunset6:06 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:40 AM
Sunset6:06 PM
Daylight12h 26m
Solar noon11:53 AM
Golden hour (am)5:40 AM - 6:40 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:06 PM - 6:06 PM
Blue hour (am)5:10 AM - 5:40 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:06 PM - 6:36 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 82%
Moonrise11:25 PM
Moonset8:05 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Australia

TypeCountry
ContinentOceania
ContinentOceania
Coordinates35°16′51.2″S 149°7′48″E (-35.2809, 149.13)
CapitalCanberra
Population27.000.000
Area2.969.906 sq mi
ISO codeAU
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3AUS
CurrencyAustralian dollar (AUD)
LanguagesEnglish
Calling code+61
Time zoneAustralia/Sydney
Local time10:55 PM (UTC+10:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, October, November and December
ClimateTemperate

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Summary

Australia is a country in Oceania. Australia is a country in Oceania with its capital at Canberra. It has a population of about 27 million. The capital is Canberra.

Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Australia with partly cloudy. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 50°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Australia is January, February, March, April, October, November and December. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while June is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), about 290 mi away. Nearby highlights include Kakadu National Park, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Great Barrier Reef and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 73°F is 4°F above the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Australia today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 35°16′51.2″S 149°7′48″E (-35.2809, 149.13)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Australia?

Australia is a country in Oceania. Its coordinates are -35.2809, 149.13. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Australia right now?

It is currently 71°F (22°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 45% and wind is 10 mph.

When is the best time to visit Australia?

January, February, March, April, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Australia, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Australia in?

Australia observes Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00). The local time is 10:55 PM.

How many people live in Australia?

Australia has a population of approximately 27 million.

What is the nearest airport to Australia?

The closest airports are Melbourne Airport (MEL), 290 mi away, Brisbane Airport (BNE), 594 mi away and Perth Airport (PER), 1.913 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Australia?

Popular options include Kakadu National Park, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Great Barrier Reef.

What places are in Australia?

Australia covers 10 places in this atlas, including Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 1, 2026 at 10:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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