Please be aware that
Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes in Australia do not necessarily occur on the same date every year.
In Australia, DST starts on the first Sunday in October and ends on the first Sunday in April.
Facts About Australia
Information for Travelers
The smallest continent and largest island in the world, Australia is about the same size as the
United States.
The country has a population the size of New York State and some of the most unique wildlife on the planet.
Currently, Australia is a country and continent between the Indian and Pacific oceans.
Its biggest cities - Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide - lie on the coast, but the capital Canberra lies inland.
Australia is also a land of startling contrasts and spectacular beauty.
In Outback, rugged national parks and red earth deserts offer the best in adventure travel.
In Australia you find relaxed feeling and friendly people, and it's no wonder this country has the highest billing on wish lists around the world.
Culture
Well-known landmarks in the country are the Sydney Opera House, the Great Barrier Reef, the interior desert known as the Outback and unique animal species such as kangaroos and platypus.
Along the coast, you can explore vibrant cities, vast sandy islands, ancient rainforests and one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders on the planet: the Great Barrier Reef.
Australia is a land of dreams.
Read about Australia in Wikipedia
Current time in Australia with seconds according to the official atomic clock.
