When does Daylight Saving begin and end?

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2am on the first Sunday in October when clocks are put forward one hour.

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2am (3am Daylight Saving Time) on the first Sunday in April when clocks are put back one hour.

Daylight Saving 2023 to 2024

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Sunday 1 October 2023

Move your clock forward one hour at 2am (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

Clock moves forwards by one hour

Sunday 7 April 2024

Move your clock backward one hour at 3am (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)

Clock moves backwards by one hour

Daylight Saving 2024 to 2025

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Sunday 6 October 2024

Move your clock forward one hour at 2am (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

Clock moves forwards by one hour

Sunday 6 April 2025

Move your clock backward one hour at 3am (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)

Clock moves backwards by one hour

Payment for employees working when the clock changes