Current Time in Mackay, Australia 🇦🇺
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Mackay ranks
#5 for first into the new day.
Lat/Long: 21.15° S, 149.17° E
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Population rank: #17 of 4,886 cities in Australia by population
State: Queensland
Country: 🇦🇺 Australia (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
Timezone: AEST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACST, AEST, AWST, JST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACDT, AEDT
The time now in Mackay, Australia is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Mackay currently observes AEST, UTC+10. Mackay sits in the Australia/Brisbane time zone, UTC+10:00. Mackay does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Mackay lies barely above sea level, at roughly 11 m. Mackay is fairly isolated: even Sydney lies some 1428 km off. As one of Australia's largest cities, Mackay is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Mackay Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Mackay
Mackay gets 12h 34m of daylight today. Sunrise in Mackay is at 05:31 and sunset in Mackay is at 18:06.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 50m near the June solstice to 13h 25m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Mackay and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Mackay right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Australia
Cities Sharing Mackay's Time Zone (UTC+10:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Mackay.
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Prayer Times in Mackay
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:13 | 05:31 | 11:49 | 15:13 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:13 | 05:31 | 11:48 | 15:13 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:12 | 05:30 | 11:48 | 15:12 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:11 | 05:29 | 11:48 | 15:12 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:10 | 05:28 | 11:48 | 15:12 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:09 | 05:28 | 11:48 | 15:11 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:08 | 05:27 | 11:47 | 15:11 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
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14-day Forecast for Mackay
Moon Phases & Times for Mackay
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
29.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:01
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:08
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Distances & Clock Changes in Mackay
How Far Is Mackay From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 1,428 km | S (172deg) |
| Singapore | 5,527 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,146 km | NW (320deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,398 km | N (351deg) |
| Mumbai | 9,427 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Dubai | 11,362 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Los Angeles | 11,531 km | ENE (58deg) |
| Moscow | 13,278 km | NW (323deg) |
Mackay's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Mackay and you would surface in the open ocean, near 21.1deg N, 30.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mackay
What time is it in Mackay right now?
The current local time in Mackay is 18:52 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Mackay follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
What time zone is Mackay in?
Mackay uses the Australia/Brisbane IANA time zone (UTC+10:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Mackay?
Is Mackay on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 16, 2026, Mackay is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Mackay tonight?
Tonight the moon over Mackay is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 29.0%.
What is solar time in Mackay?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Mackay, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.