Daylight Savings Time Changes in Australia 🇦🇺 (1916)
| Country: | Australia |
| Capital: | Canberra |
| Abbreviations: | AU, AUS |
| IANA Time Zones: | 25 |
| Dial Code: | +61 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
1 OCT
01 Oct 1916 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 October 1916, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 October 1916, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 Oct 1916 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by States and Territories in Australia (1916)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 01 Jan 1917 | - |
| New South Wales | 01 Jan 1917 | - |
| Northern Territory | 01 Jan 1917 | - |
| Queensland | 01 Jan 1917 | - |
| South Australia | 01 Jan 1917 | - |
| Tasmania | 01 Oct 1916 | - |
| Victoria | 01 Jan 1917 | - |
| Western Australia | 01 Jan 1917 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Australia
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 05 Oct | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 05 Apr | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 04 Oct | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 04 Apr | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 03 Oct | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 02 Apr | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 01 Oct | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 01 Apr | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 07 Oct | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 07 Apr | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 06 Oct | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Australia
Does Australia use Daylight Saving Time in 1916?
Yes, Australia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1916 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Australia?
The next scheduled time transition in Australia will take place on Sunday, 01 October 1916. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Australia follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Australia spans 25 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each state.
How will the next transition affect the day in Australia?
Following the shift on 01 Oct 1916, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.