ACDT time now |
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08:18:05 Mon, 30 Jun 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC +10:30 |
Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT) operates at UTC+10:30 hours during the daylight saving period, typically from early October to early April. Sometimes called "Central Daylight Savings Time," ACDT shifts clocks one hour ahead of Australian Central Standard Time (ACST, UTC+9:30) to make better use of daylight in central parts of Australia during the summer months.
Importance and Global Use of ACDT
ACDT is important for supporting seasonal routines in central Australia by extending daylight hours into the evening. This benefits businesses, tourism, and community life while helping reduce energy consumption during the longer days of summer. Reliable and predictable daylight saving schedules keep public services, transport, and local industries running smoothly.
Internationally, ACDT helps align central Australia with regional and global partners who observe daylight saving. Its UTC+10:30 offset during summer improves coordination for trade, travel, and diplomatic connections, strengthening Australia's role in regional and international networks.
Where and When ACDT is used worldwide
Other Time Zones in UTC +10:30
Other time zones share the same offset as Australian Central Daylight Savings (ACDT), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.