Current local time in Brisbane
Brisbane, Australia, uses the Australia/Brisbane time zone (Australian Eastern Standard Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC+10 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Australian Eastern Standard Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+10
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +61
The time zone, at a glance.
Brisbane follows Australia/Brisbane. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Brisbane stays on UTC+10 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Brisbane stays on UTC+10 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Brisbane.
Of these monthly samples, Dec has the most daylight (13h 52m) and Jun the least (10h 25m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 5:06 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 41m | UTC+10 |
| Feb 15 | 5:30 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 2m | UTC+10 |
| Mar 15 | 5:48 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 16m | UTC+10 |
| Apr 15 | 6:04 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 27m | UTC+10 |
| May 15 | 6:20 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 46m | UTC+10 |
| Jun 15 | 6:35 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 25m | UTC+10 |
| Jul 15 | 6:37 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 34m | UTC+10 |
| Aug 15 | 6:18 AM | 5:26 PM | 11h 8m | UTC+10 |
| Sep 15 | 5:46 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 55m | UTC+10 |
| Oct 15 | 5:12 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 43m | UTC+10 |
| Nov 15 | 4:48 AM | 6:16 PM | 13h 28m | UTC+10 |
| Dec 15 | 4:46 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 52m | UTC+10 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Brisbane with your world.
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Best times to call from Brisbane
One-hour calls on Friday, October 23, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Brisbane time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 hours behind | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (7:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| London | 9 hours behind | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (7:00 AM–8:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Tokyo | 1 hour behind | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–4:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 17 hours behind | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Sydney | 1 hour ahead | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (10:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 6 hours behind | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Australia, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · Boxing Day
- Mon, Dec 28, 2026 · Boxing Day (substitute day)
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Tue, Jan 26, 2027 · Australia Day
- Fri, Mar 26, 2027 · Good Friday
Airports serving Brisbane
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- BNE Brisbane International Airport · 13 km
Places that share Brisbane’s clock
These places use the same Australia/Brisbane rules, so their time always matches Brisbane, including clock changes.
- Gold Coast
- Cairns
- Townsville
- Toowoomba
- Mackay
- Rockhampton
- Sunshine Coast
- Bundaberg
- Caloundra
- Gladstone
- Mount Isa
- Caboolture
- Hervey Bay
- Maryborough
- Gympie
- Bowen
- Bongaree
- Warwick
- Dalby
- Innisfail
Also on UTC+10 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Brisbane today but may differ after a clock change.
- Russia
- Papua New Guinea
- Guam
- Northern Mariana Islands
Questions about time in Brisbane
What time zone is Brisbane in?
Brisbane uses the IANA time zone Australia/Brisbane, known as Australian Eastern Standard Time. Its offset is UTC+10 all year. See AEST for how the abbreviation is used.
Does Brisbane observe daylight saving time?
No. Brisbane keeps UTC+10 all year.
What is the time difference between Brisbane and other major cities?
On Friday, October 23, 2026: New York is 14 hours behind Brisbane; London is 9 hours behind Brisbane; Tokyo is 1 hour behind Brisbane; Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Brisbane; Sydney is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane; Dubai is 6 hours behind Brisbane.
How do I call Brisbane from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +61, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Brisbane as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Australia/Brisbane. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.