Daylight saving time 2025: When do clocks go forward in October for Australia, do we lose or gain an hour? Your questions answered

Warmer evenings and longer days are fast-approaching for most Australians, whose clocks will be set forward on Sunday as daylight saving time begins.

The changing of the clocks occurs twice a year, once in autumn and again in spring , with time moving forward in October to prepare for the summer months.

Here’s what you need to know as we transition to daylight saving time.

Does daylight saving apply to me?

Daylight saving applies in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory.

Those observing the change will lose one hour of sleep.

Digital clocks, such as those on smartphones, will automatically move forward to 3am. Analog clocks will need to be manually adjusted.

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