Current Time in Brisbane, Australia
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
Dialling: +61
City Details
Brisbane
Lat: 27.4698° S
Long: 153.0251° E
Population: 2,514,184
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
GMT+10
Public Holidays
Picnic Day
Aug 3in 36dFriday before AFL Grand Final
Sep 25in 89dKing's Birthday
Sep 28in 92d
Time Difference
Business Hours
Daylight Cycle
Data via sunrisesunset.io
Current Weather
Data via Open-Meteo · Updates every 30 min
Overview
Brisbane is Queensland's capital and Australia's third-largest city, with 2.5 million people in Greater Brisbane. Uniquely among Australia's east-coast capitals, Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, meaning Brisbane's clock never changes — making it reliably 1 hour behind Sydney and Melbourne in summer. Consistently sunny (283 days of sunshine per year), it is set to host the 2032 Summer Olympics.
Administrative Region
South East Queensland
AU-QLD
Local Currency
A$
Technical Assets
- Web Domain.au
- ISO CodeAU-QLD
Secure Identifier Profile
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
The Turrbal and Jagera peoples inhabited the area for tens of thousands of years before European contact. Brisbane was established in 1824 as a penal settlement at Redcliffe Point, relocated to the present city site in 1825. Named after Governor Sir Thomas Brisbane, it was opened to free settlers in 1842 and became the capital of the newly separated Colony of Queensland in 1859. Flood-prone and long dismissed as a backwater, Brisbane transformed through the late 20th century — hosting Expo 88 was the turning point that kick-started a generation of investment.
🗣️ Languages
✨ Leisure Highlights
- /South Bank Parklands and Streets Beach — urban riverside beach
- /Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) — largest modern art museum in Australia
- /Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- /Mount Coot-tha Lookout and Botanic Gardens
- /CityCat river ferry — the best way to see the city
🎒 Visitor Tip
The South Bank Parklands along the river are the best free attraction — a public riverside beach in the middle of the city. Take the CityCat ferry up and down the river for orientation. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (15km from city) is the world's largest koala sanctuary and genuinely worth the trip. The Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) is free and outstanding. Take a day trip to the Glass House Mountains or the Gold Coast (1h south) for beaches.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Built on the floodplain of the Brisbane River as it winds through the D'Aguilar Range foothills to Moreton Bay. The inner city sits at approximately 20–40m elevation. The D'Aguilar Range to the northwest reaches 1,000m. Moreton Bay to the east is a shallow estuary sheltering Moreton and North Stradbroke islands. The terrain is hilly and undulating compared to Sydney, with many ridge-top suburbs offering bay and city views.
Climate Stats
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa) — no DST
Avg Summer
29°C
Avg Winter
21°C
Annual Rainfall
1153 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
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🚄 Rail ConnectionsCITY / DISTANCE
Regional Satellites
Other times compared to Brisbane
Frequently Asked Questions about time in Brisbane
What timezone is Brisbane in?↓
Brisbane is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (Australia/Brisbane), currently UTCGMT+10.
Does Australia observe daylight saving time?↓
No. Australia does not observe daylight saving time. Brisbane stays on AEST (UTCGMT+10) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is AEST?↓
AEST stands for Australia/Brisbane. It is UTCGMT+10 and is the standard time used in Australia.
How many hours ahead is Brisbane compared to London?↓
Brisbane is 10 hours ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 9 hours.
What is the time difference between Brisbane and New York?↓
Brisbane is 15 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Brisbane?↓
The time displayed for Brisbane is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+10 mean for Brisbane?↓
UTCGMT+10 means Brisbane is 10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Brisbane?↓
Standard business hours in Brisbane are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM AEST (UTCGMT+10). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Australia national calendar.
What is the best time to call Brisbane from London?↓
The best overlap for a call between London and Brisbane is typically early morning in London (8–10 AM GMT), which corresponds to late afternoon or evening in Brisbane. Always check the current time before calling to avoid unsociable hours.