Daylight saving time (DST) is when clocks are set forward by one hour during the warmer parts of the year, so that evenings have more daylight and mornings have less.
This is done to make better use of daylight and to save energy. In most places, this adjustment happens in the spring and is reversed in the fall.
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Daylight Savings Melbourne 2024
In 2024, daylight saving time in Melbourne will start on Sunday, October 6, when clocks are turned forward 1 hour at 2:00 am to 3:00 am. It will end on Sunday, April 7, when clocks are turned back 1 hour from 3:00 am to 2:00 am.
In Melbourne, daylight saving time starts on the first Sunday in October, when clocks are moved forward by one hour at 2 a.m. It ends on the first Sunday in April, when clocks are set back by one hour at 3 a.m.
This practice aims to extend evening daylight during the warmer months, allowing more time for outdoor activities after work.
Future and Past Daylight Savings Dates
Here’s a table showing the daylight saving time (DST) start and end dates for Melbourne from 2020 to 2029:
| Year | DST End (Clock Backward) | DST Start (Clock Forward) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sunday, 5 April, 3:00 am | Sunday, 4 October, 2:00 am |
| 2021 | Sunday, 4 April, 3:00 am | Sunday, 3 October, 2:00 am |
| 2022 | Sunday, 3 April, 3:00 am | Sunday, 2 October, 2:00 am |
| 2023 | Sunday, 2 April, 3:00 am | Sunday, 1 October, 2:00 am |
| 2024 | Sunday, 7 April, 3:00 am | Sunday, 6 October, 2:00 am |
| 2025 | Sunday, 6 April, 3:00 am | Sunday, 5 October, 2:00 am |
| 2026 | Sunday, 5 April, 3:00 am | Sunday, 4 October, 2:00 am |
| 2027 | Sunday, 4 April, 3:00 am | Sunday, 3 October, 2:00 am |
| 2028 | Sunday, 2 April, 3:00 am | Sunday, 1 October, 2:00 am |
| 2029 | Sunday, 1 April, 3:00 am | Sunday, 7 October, 2:00 am |
Who Decides Daylight Savings Dates & Times?
Daylight saving dates and times are typically determined by government authorities or legislative bodies in each respective region or country. They decide when to start and end daylight saving time based on factors like energy conservation, economic impact, and public opinion.
Daylight saving times and dates in Melbourne are determined by the state government of Victoria, Australia. They set the schedule for when daylight saving time starts and ends in the region.
Why are Daylight Savings on a Sunday?
Daylight savings start and end on Sundays to minimise disruption to work and daily routines. This timing allows people to adjust their clocks over the weekend, reducing the impact on weekday schedules.
