Clocks go forward in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, SA and ACT for daylight saving

Daylight saving time began at 2am on Sunday, October 4, with clocks moving forward one hour in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the ACT, giving residents more evening daylight. The change leaves mainland Australia split across five time zones, as Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory do not participate. Most internet-connected devices updated automatically, but manual clocks required adjustment, with authorities advising people to set them forward before Saturday night. Daylight saving will end on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when clocks move back. The change has renewed debate in Queensland, which last held a referendum on the issue in 1992.