What time zone is Kingscliff in?

Kingscliff uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) in winter and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Australia/Sydney.

When is the next clock change in Kingscliff?

Clocks in Kingscliff move backward 1 hour on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00 AM, changing from AEDT (UTC+11:00) to AEST (UTC+10:00)

Does Kingscliff observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Kingscliff observes daylight saving time: AEDT (UTC+11) in summer and AEST (UTC+10) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Kingscliff?

Kingscliff is UTC+10 in winter and UTC+11 in summer

Current Time in Kingscliff, Tweed, New South Wales, Australia

5:24:57 AM

05:24:57

Sunday, October 25, 2026

AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC+11:00

Australia/Sydney

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Time zone details

Kingscliff is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kingscliff

Sunrise5:59 AMSolar noon12:29 PMSunset7:00 PM

Next clock changeApr 4, 2027 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 160 daysUpcomingView details Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country: Australia
Administrative area: New South Wales
District: Tweed
Place type: Neighborhood or section
Country currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)

Practical

Country languages: English
Dialing code: +61
Population: 7,878
Elevation: Approximately 31 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 28° 15' S / 153° 34' E

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Clock changes in Kingscliff

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, April 4, 2027

3:00 AM AEDT2:00 AM AEST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, April 5, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM AEDT2:00 AM AEST
Clocks move back 1 hour
Sunday, October 4, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM AEST3:00 AM AEDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Solar noon: 12:29 PM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight duration: 13 hr 00 min1 min 35 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:35 AM – 7:24 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:06 AM – 7:53 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:37 AM – 8:23 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination98%

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:59 AM (east, 104.1°)
Sunset: 7:00 PM (west, 255.7°)
Day length: 13 hr 00 min1 min 35 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:29 PM (73.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:35 AM – 7:24 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:06 AM – 7:53 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:37 AM – 8:23 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:05 PM (east, 76.7°)
Moonset: 4:55 AM (west, 279.4°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Monday, October 19, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 3:12 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	5:59 AM	7:00 PM	13 hr 00 min	1 min 35 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, October 26	5:58 AM	7:00 PM	13 hr 02 min	1 min 34 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	5:58 AM	7:01 PM	13 hr 04 min	1 min 34 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	5:57 AM	7:02 PM	13 hr 05 min	1 min 34 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	5:56 AM	7:02 PM	13 hr 07 min	1 min 33 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 30	5:55 AM	7:03 PM	13 hr 08 min	1 min 32 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	5:54 AM	7:04 PM	13 hr 10 min	1 min 31 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in New South Wales

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026Boxing Day (substitute day)

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kingscliff in?: Kingscliff uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) in winter and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Australia/Sydney.
When is the next clock change in Kingscliff?: Clocks in Kingscliff move backward 1 hour on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00 AM, changing from AEDT (UTC+11:00) to AEST (UTC+10:00)
Does Kingscliff observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Kingscliff observes daylight saving time: AEDT (UTC+11) in summer and AEST (UTC+10) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Kingscliff?: Kingscliff is UTC+10 in winter and UTC+11 in summer