Daylight Savings Time Changes in Australia 🇦🇺 (1942)
| Country: | Australia |
| Capital: | Canberra |
| Abbreviations: | AU, AUS |
| IANA Time Zones: | 25 |
| Dial Code: | +61 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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29 MAR
29 Mar 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 1942, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 1942, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Mar 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
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After
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27 SEP
27 Sep 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 September 1942, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 September 1942, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Sep 1942 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 (1942)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 27 Sep 1942 | 29 Mar 1942 |
| New South Wales | 27 Sep 1942 | 29 Mar 1942 |
| Northern Territory | 27 Sep 1942 | 29 Mar 1942 |
| Queensland | 27 Sep 1942 | 29 Mar 1942 |
| South Australia | 27 Sep 1942 | 29 Mar 1942 |
| Tasmania | 27 Sep 1942 | 29 Mar 1942 |
| Victoria | 27 Sep 1942 | 29 Mar 1942 |
| Western Australia | 27 Sep 1942 | 29 Mar 1942 |
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 1942?
Yes, Australia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1942 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, 29 March 1942. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
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 29 Mar 1942, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.