Current local time in Brisbane, Australia
The live clock above shows the time in Brisbane. Brisbane is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone, UTC+10 right now (AEST).
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Region | Queensland |
| Population | about 1.4 million |
| Coordinates | 27.45° S, 153.04° E |
| Time zone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Abbreviation | AEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+10 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Brisbane doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+10 (AEST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:50 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | 6:37 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 5:38 AM | 5:43 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:41 PM | 13 h 52 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Brisbane at about 11:56 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 12 minutes behind the sun, because Brisbane sits at 153.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 150.0° E.
Brisbane time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 hours behind in Jan, 14 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 18 hours behind in Jan, 17 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 10 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 6 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | 2 hours behind | |
| Tokyo | 1 hour behind | |
| Sydney | 1 hour ahead in Jan, same time in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | 81 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Newcastle | 611 km (379 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Sydney | 740 km (460 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Wollongong | 800 km (497 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Canberra | 946 km (588 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Townsville | 1,114 km (692 mi) | same time |
| Melbourne | 1,376 km (855 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Cranbourne | 1,387 km (862 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in Australia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Brisbane in?
Brisbane is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone, UTC+10, all year.
Does Brisbane have daylight saving time?
Brisbane doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+10 (AEST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Brisbane when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Brisbane's clocks follow a zone centred on 150.0° E, so on standard time they run about 12 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).