Brisbane keeps UTC+10 (AEST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Brisbane and your time
Brisbane at a glance
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Region | Queensland |
| Time zone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Abbreviation now | AEST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+10 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1992 |
| Coordinates | 27.47° S, 153.03° E |
Time zone in Brisbane
Local time in Brisbane is UTC+10 year round, under the Australia/Brisbane rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1992, and no future change is scheduled.
Australia uses 6 offsets, and the gap to the capital moves during the year: Canberra is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane in January and same time in July.
Clock changes in Brisbane, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Brisbane for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Brisbane is
When it is 9:00 AM in Brisbane, it is 6:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 10:00 AM in Canberra and 3:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | Same time | 7 h |
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 15 h behind | 15 h behind | 14 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 18 h behind | 18 h behind | 17 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 2 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
Brisbane never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Brisbane
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Brisbane is in the southern hemisphere, so the longest day comes in December (13 hours 53 minutes) and the shortest in June (10 hours 24 minutes). The latest sunset, at 6:48 PM, falls on January 11.
Daylight through the year in Brisbane
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 21 | 5:52 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:37 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:37 AM | 5:44 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 4:50 AM | 6:43 PM | 13 h 53 min |
Clock time and sun time in Brisbane
Brisbane lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:50 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Brisbane
All the places listed below keep the same time as Brisbane.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan City | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gold Coast | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sunshine Coast | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Toowoomba | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Australia
All time zones and cities in Australia
Tools for time in Brisbane
- Convert a time to or from Brisbane: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Brisbane to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Brisbane and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Brisbane in?
Brisbane uses the Australia/Brisbane time zone, which is UTC+10 (AEST) all year.
Does Brisbane use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Brisbane last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1992 and now stays on UTC+10 all year.
What is the time difference between Brisbane and New York?
Brisbane is 15 hours ahead of New York in January and 14 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Brisbane does not.
Is Brisbane on the same time as Canberra?
Not all year. Canberra is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane in January and same time in July.
How long is the longest day in Brisbane?
About 13 hours 53 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.