Daylight Savings Time Changes in Australia 🇦🇺 (1967)
| 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 1967 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 October 1967, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 October 1967, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 Oct 1967 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 (1967)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | 01 Oct 1967 | - |
States and Territories in Australia that do not observe Daylight Savings Time
DST Changes Summary for Australia
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 5 Apr | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 4 Oct | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 4 Apr | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 3 Oct | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 2 Apr | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 1 Oct | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 1 Apr | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 7 Oct | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 7 Apr | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 6 Oct | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 6 Apr | 2031 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Australia
Does Australia use Daylight Saving Time in 1967?
Yes, Australia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1967 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 7 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 Sunday, 01 October 1967. 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?
No. While the majority of Australia observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional exceptions. Currently, 7 states and territories stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in Australia?
Following the shift on 01 Oct 1967, 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.