When is the next time change in Australia?

The next clock change in Australia will be on Saturday, 01 May 1948. At 23:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Australia?

After the clocks change on 01 May 1948, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Australia 🇦🇺 (1948)

Q: Does Australia use Daylight Saving Time in 1948?

Australia observes Daylight Saving Time in 1948. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Australia follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the transition dates are consistent nationwide, though because the country spans multiple time zones, the change occurs at different moments depending on the local time zone.

Country:	Australia
Capital:	Canberra
Abbreviations:	AU, AUS
IANA Time Zones:	25
Dial Code:	+61

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

1 MAY

01 May 1948 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 01 May 1948, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 01 May 1948, 01:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 May 1948 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

12 SEP

12 Sep 1948 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 12 September 1948, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 12 September 1948, 00:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 12 Sep 1948 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951

States and Territories in Australia that do not observe Daylight Savings Time

Australian Capital Territory New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia

DST Changes Summary for Australia

Date	Year	Change	Time	Details
05 May	1951	Forward 1 hour	23:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving Start
09 Sep	1951	Back 1 hour	00:59 ➜ 00:00	Daylight Saving End

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Does Australia use Daylight Saving Time in 1948?

Yes, Australia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1948 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. Note that this does not apply to the entire country, as 8 states and territories do not participate in the change.

When do the clocks change next in Australia?

The next scheduled time transition in Australia will take place on Saturday, 01 May 1948. At 23:59 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 May 1948, 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.