Queensland’s capital combines laidback charm and urban energy. Boasting world-class beaches and an active cultural precinct, there’s so much to see and discover here!
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Time zone
Time zones are established by states and territories to reflect local conditions and economic considerations, but can vary due to geographic and historical influences. For instance, Brisbane’s time zone differs from Sydney due to being in a separate state – specifically because Queensland does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Australian territories also enact their own DST rules, with some, like Heron Island in the Whitsundays, adhering to both DST and Standard Time simultaneously while others – like Lindeman and Hamilton in the Northern Territory – don’t.
Dozens of regions observe Daylight Saving Time during summer. However, Australia Capital Territory, New South Wales Tasmania and Victoria all follow Daylight Saving Time rules; Queensland however does not. As it lies partially north of the Tropic of Capricorn it does not implement DST, therefore falling one hour behind New South Wales and Victoria during that season.
Daylight saving time
Brisbane and most eastern states observe Daylight Saving Time; Western Australia does not observe DST.
DST starts on the first Sunday in October and involves moving clocks forward by one hour, creating longer evenings and increased sunshine while also helping reduce energy use as people stay out later and use lights and appliances less.
A University of Queensland study from 2021 estimated that South East Queensland’s failure to adopt daylight saving time (DST) cost the state $4bn every year. Following this discovery, Daylight Saving for South East Queensland (DS4SEQ), a political party advocating DST adoption has proposed holding a referendum during the next State election about dual time zone arrangements for south-east Queensland but their campaign has so far been ineffective.
Summer time
Brisbane’s peak tourist season runs from May to September and features sunny weather with low humidity levels, as well as many of its major events taking place during that period. Unfortunately, this period can also be the most costly for visitors; expect higher hotel rates and airfare costs during your visit to this vibrant city.
Shoulder season – between March to May and September to November – can also be an ideal time to visit, with milder temperatures and smaller crowds than other times of year. Furthermore, this period provides ideal opportunities to explore Gondwana Rainforest which spans over 180 million years and houses rare animals.
Queensland does not observe Daylight Saving Time like Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania due to being situated so close to the equator and losing an hour of daylight each winter season. Regardless, Queensland uses GMT timezone like any other part of Australia.
Winter time
Winter in Brisbane is beautiful, with clear skies and mild temperatures making for ideal viewing of stunning sunsets from vantage points such as Kangaroo Point cliffs or Wilson’s Outlook. Plus, with dry air and sunny days making walking around easy without overheating – not to mention seeing some of Australia’s native flowers such as camelias, banksia’s and grevillea’s!
Australia features six time zones, but it is important to keep in mind that some states don’t observe Daylight Savings Time while others do – for instance Queensland does not change to DST during summer, placing itself an hour behind states nearby while New South Wales and Victoria observe DST changes.