Current local time in PrestonVictoria, Australia
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Australia/MelbourneUTC+10 / UTC+11
Preston keeps 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/Melbourne.
Daylight saving time in Preston
Preston changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Apr 4, 2027: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+10
- Sun, Oct 3, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+11
Cities on the same time as Preston
These places show the same clock as Preston every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In Australia
Preston time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- Australia/Melbourne
- UTC offset
- UTC+10 / UTC+11
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Apr 4, 2027 → UTC+10
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Victoria
- Coordinates
- -37.75°, 145.02°
- Population
- 33,790
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Preston today
Computed from Preston's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Preston time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Preston is |
|---|---|---|
| SydneyAustralia | — | same time |
| New York CityUnited States | — | 15h ahead |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 10h ahead |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 7h ahead |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 3h ahead |
| TokyoJapan | — | 2h ahead |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
Preston time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Preston right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Preston, updated every second from your device's clock. Preston keeps Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) in winter and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) in summer.
- What time zone is Preston in?
- Preston is in the IANA time zone Australia/Melbourne: Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) in winter and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) in summer.
- Does Preston observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Apr 4, 2027: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+10; Sun, Oct 3, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+11.
- Which cities share Preston's time?
- Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Canberra, Central Coast keep the same clock as Preston all year.
Planning something with Preston?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Preston and your team.
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