Oct 5, 2025, 2:00 am
| Territory: | Australian Capital Territory |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: | ACT |
| Territorial Capital: | Canberra |
| Country: | Australia |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
Apr 6
Back 1 hour
Apr 6, 2025 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, April 6, 2025, 3:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, April 6, 2025, 2:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Apr 6, 2025 than the day before. There was more light in the morning and less light in the evening.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
Oct 5
Forward 1 hour
Oct 5, 2025 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on Oct 5, 2025 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening and less light in the morning.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
Daylight Saving Time History in Australian Capital Territory
Detailed history for Australian Capital Territory is not available before 1970. Statistics below are based on 1970 onwards.
- Australian Capital Territory first observed Daylight Saving Time in 1971.
- Australian Capital Territory has observed DST for 55 years between 1971 and 2025.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics