Heading to Australia? Know All About Its Time Zones!

Have you ever had a really close friend of yours who you wish wasn't living miles away from you? You both were living in different countries with different time zones. And one person had to sacrifice their sleep every now and then to ensure that you both spend some face time together on your laptops. You wait for the other person to wake up from bed just so you could rant about each other's day over the phone for hours. But no matter how much time you spent with each other virtually, it still wasn't as great as spending time in person right? This is what happens when you experience a difference in the time zones.

Understanding the time zone that you're living in is extremely important as it determines your day-to-day activities and helps you plan things accordingly, especially if a person from your close circle lives in a different country. You need to know the exact time difference between with the country you live in and the country you belong to. If you are planning to move from Thailand to Australia, the very first thing you need to do is be aware of the different time zones in Australia. 

Australia's Three Major Time Zones

Australia is divided into three major time zones such as Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), Australian Central Standard Time (ACST), and Australian Western Standard Time (AWST).

1. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST):

Australian Eastern Standard Time is 10 hours ahead of the Coordinated Universal Time and the states that experience this time zone are the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, and Victoria.

2.Australian Central Standard Time (ACST):

This time zone is 9.5 hours ahead of the Coordinated Universal Time and states such as Broken Hill town in western New South Wales, South Australia, and Northern Territory experience this time zone.

3. Australian Western Standard Time (AWST):

Being 8 hours ahead of the Coordinated Universal Time, this time zone is experienced by the state of Western Australia.

The Time Zone Difference Between Thailand and Australia

Australia has varied time zones across its different states and if you are planning to move to this country, it is essential to understand the time difference it has when compared to your country.

There is only a slight difference in time between Thailand and Australia when compared to that of other countries. Let's compare the difference between these time zones.

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The Importance of Understanding Australia's Time Zones

It's a universal truth that everything revolves around time. From the moment you wake up in the morning till your day comes to an end, you need to know what has to happen when. This is even more important if you're shifting to a place that has a different time zone than your current place.

Understanding the time zone of the place you're going to live in is crucial for you to track your lifestyle there. Here are some of the reasons why understanding Australia's time zone is important.

• You must have been hitting the bed and waking up at a different time in Thailand. But as soon as you shift to Australia, there is a 3-hour time difference that you need to adjust to. You will not be waking up and sleeping at the same time as before.

• The work timings back in your home country must have been different compared to the one in Australia as a result of the time difference involved. Understanding the time zones in Australia will help you adapt to the new work timings.

• If you have been having your meals at a set time, this will be challenging for you because you now have to alter your body's diet clock. And that starts with being aware of the time difference.

• When you're shifting to a new country, you will be living on your own. So it's crucial to instill the time difference there well in advance to understand what will be available at what time, especially when you're stepping out to shop for your groceries or going out for dinner.

• As important as it is to know the time difference for yourself, it is also important to let your family back in your home country know about it, to make sure that you're both available for virtual calls. 

Daylight Saving Time in Australia

According to the concept of Daylight Saving Time, you have to put your clocks forward one hour from the standard time during the summer months and put it back during the fall in order to make better use of the natural daylight.

How does Australia make use of Daylight Saving Time?

Daylight Saving Time is used in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia, and Victoria. It starts on the 1st Sunday of October and ends on the 1st Sunday of April. Parts of Australia such as Western Australia, Queensland, and Northern Territory do not use Daylight Saving Time. This particular period of Daylight Saving Time in Australia is known as the Summer Time, and the time zones in Australia are named after this.

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is called the Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), and Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) is called the Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT).

List of Popular Cities in Australia and Their Time Zones

Australia is one of the most populous countries in the world and is one of those countries where plenty of people shift to regularly from their home countries every year. Before moving to any of the cities in Australia, it is only fair that you get to know everything about the place, which includes time zones. Here is a list of Australia's popular cities and their respective time zones.

Now that we have understood the different time zones that exist in Australia, it would also be interesting to know some of the good things about shifting to this new time zone.

Thailand is behind Australia by three hours and there are some ways in which you can use this to your advantage.

• If there is one thing that our parents always want us to do, which is also something that we struggle with, it's waking up early in the morning. If you are in Australia while your parents are back in Thailand, you will have to wake up way ahead of them which they're surely going to love!

• Have you always been annoyed by hearing spoilers of your favourite shows from your friends? Well, now is your time to give them spoilers instead! You get to watch your favourite shows and movies before your friends back at home watch and talk about them. Now, doesn't that sound like the perfect long-awaited revenge?

• All of us have desired to wish our loved ones or best friends first on their birthdays, right? With this three-hour time difference, you can actually wish them exactly at 12 AM and also get to wish them before anyone else! 

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