Newcastle is on daylight saving time, UTC+11 (AEDT). On Sunday, April 4, 2027, clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+10.
Newcastle and your time
Newcastle at a glance
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Region | New South Wales |
| Time zone | Australia/Sydney |
| Abbreviation now | AEDT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+11 |
| Daylight saving time | In effect until Apr 4, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, April 4, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 32.93° S, 151.78° E |
Which time zone Newcastle uses
The Australia/Sydney rules put Newcastle on daylight saving time each year. The current period started on Sunday, October 4, 2026. When it ends, the clock goes back to UTC+10, and daylight saving time returns on Sunday, October 3, 2027.
Australia spans 6 offsets. Newcastle shares its time with the capital, Canberra.
Clock changes in Newcastle, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+10 |
| Sunday, October 4, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+11 |
| Sunday, April 4, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+10 |
| Sunday, October 3, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+11 |
Newcastle time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Newcastle: the clock reads 5:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 7:00 AM in Tokyo and 2:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 14 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 19 h behind | 19 h behind | 17 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
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 Newcastle
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Seasons run the other way in Newcastle: the December solstice brings 14 hours 20 minutes of daylight and the June solstice only 9 hours 59 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Newcastle
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 21 | 6:56 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:55 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:42 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:41 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 20 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
When the sun is highest in Newcastle
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Newcastle: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time and 12:55 PM during daylight saving time.
Cities near Newcastle
Every city below shares Newcastle’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sydney | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wollongong | 185 km (115 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Newcastle today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Australia
All time zones and cities in Australia
Tools for time in Newcastle
- Convert a time to or from Newcastle: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Newcastle to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Newcastle and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Newcastle in?
Newcastle uses the Australia/Sydney time zone: UTC+10 (AEST) in standard time and UTC+11 (AEDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Newcastle?
The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00 AM, when clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+10. They go forward again on Sunday, October 3, 2027.
What is the time difference between Newcastle and New York?
Newcastle is 16 hours ahead of New York in January and 14 hours ahead of New York in July, because the two are on daylight saving time at opposite times of the year.
Does the difference between Newcastle and New York ever change at other times?
Yes, for a few weeks. From March 14 to April 4 and October 3 to November 7, the gap is 15 hours, because the two switch on different dates.
Is Newcastle on the same time as Canberra?
Yes. Newcastle and Canberra both use UTC+11 right now.
How long is the longest day in Newcastle?
About 14 hours 20 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 9 hours 59 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.