Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend

Residents are reminded that daylight saving time begins this Sunday, 4 October 2026.

At 2:00am on Sunday morning, clocks will move forward one hour to 3:00am. Daylight saving time applies in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.

Most smartphones, computers and connected devices will update automatically. However, residents may need to manually adjust analogue clocks, watches, ovens, microwaves and other household appliances.

The change means an extra hour of daylight in the evening and shorter daylight hours in the morning. Residents travelling interstate are reminded that some states and territories do not observe daylight saving time, including Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

For more information about daylight saving in New South Wales, visit the NSW Government website.