Daylight saving: local time and fixed GMT and AEST
The converter starts with London to Sydney, using local clock rules. For the standard-time offsets all year, use the fixed GMT and AEST button.
These examples use noon on the dates shown. A converted date can be the previous or following day.
| Starting date and time | Using local city rules | Using fixed GMT and AEST |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 12:00 | 2026-01-15 23:00 (UTC+11:00) | 2026-01-15 22:00 |
| 2026-07-15 12:00 | 2026-07-15 21:00 (UTC+10:00) | 2026-07-15 22:00 |
12:00 PM Wednesday 15 Jul in London is 9:00 PM Wednesday 15 Jul in Sydney (AEST, 9 h ahead).
Why daylight saving conversions need a date explains skipped and repeated clock readings. The rules here come from the browser’s time zone data and can lag a government change.