For the Aussie states lucky enough to have it, daylight saving means that the sun is in the sky for longer in the day.
Though it only takes place for six months around the year, it is right around the corner once again!
Daylight saving time is about to come into force again, so get ready for some longer summer days ahead.
Find out below exactly when daylight saving time starts again in 2025.
When does daylight saving start in Australia in 2025?
Daylight saving time starts at 2am on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Do clocks go back or forward in October?
This October, you’ll have to put your clocks forward by one hour, meaning 2am AEST will become 3am AEDT.
While your phone’s clock might automatically change, remember to manually reset the time on your other devices, including your oven, microwave, alarm clock and car radio.
Do you lose or gain an hour when daylight saving starts?
Because you are setting the time an hour later than usual, it means you will be losing an hour. So, make sure you get an early night so you can still catch up on sleep!
Thankfully, Monday, October 6, 2025, is at least a public holiday, so most of you can have an extra hour in bed, rather than getting up early for work.
When does daylight saving end?
Though we’ve got some long days to look forward to, sadly daylight saving doesn’t last forever.
Not to wish the time away, but daylight saving time will come to an end on April 5, 2026.
Make sure that you mark that in your diaries!
Do all Australian states and territories observe daylight saving?
No, they do not! Only five out of the eight states and territories observe daylight saving.
When it rolls around on October 5, the clocks will move forward in the ACT, NSW, SA, VIC, and TAS, but, they will stay the same in NT, QLD, and WA.
