Daylight Savings Time Changes in Australia 🇦🇺 (1988)
| 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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20 MAR
20 Mar 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 20 March 1988, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 20 March 1988, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 20 Mar 1988 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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30 OCT
30 Oct 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 October 1988, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 October 1988, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Oct 1988 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 (1988)
| State | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 30 Oct 1988 | 20 Mar 1988 |
| New South Wales | 30 Oct 1988 | 20 Mar 1988 |
| South Australia | 30 Oct 1988 | 20 Mar 1988 |
| Tasmania | 30 Oct 1988 | 20 Mar 1988 |
| Victoria | 30 Oct 1988 | 20 Mar 1988 |
States and Territories in Australia that do not observe Daylight Savings Time
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 1988?
Yes, Australia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1988 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 3 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, 20 March 1988. 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?
No. While the majority of Australia observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional exceptions. Currently, 3 states and territories (including Northern Territory, Queensland and others) stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in Australia?
Following the shift on 20 Mar 1988, 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.