Lord Howe Standard Time (LHST)

Lord Howe Standard Time (LHST) is set at UTC+10:30 hours during standard time and shifts to Lord Howe Daylight Time (LHDT, UTC+11) hours during daylight saving time in the summer months. Also known as "Lord Howe Island Time," LHST is the official time zone for Lord Howe Island, a small island territory of Australia in the Tasman Sea, providing a stable reference for its residents and visitors.

Importance and Global Use of LHST

LHST is vital for coordinating daily activities, tourism, and essential services on Lord Howe Island. With a distinct half-hour offset and a seasonal daylight saving adjustment, LHST ensures that local schedules, transport connections, and community events run smoothly in harmony with the island's unique daylight patterns.

Globally, Lord Howe Standard Time helps synchronize travel, trade, and communications between the island and mainland Australia, as well as with nearby Pacific and Asia-Pacific countries. Its unique time offset makes LHST an important reference for airlines, shipping routes, and regional tourism operators working with this remote island destination.

Where and When LHST is used worldwide

Other Time Zones in UTC +10:30

Other time zones share the same offset as Lord Howe Standard Time (LHST), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.

• Australian Central Daylight Savings – ACDT