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There are three time zones in Australia,
running east to west. Eastern Standard Time (EST) operates in New
South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Tasmania and
Queensland. Central Standard Time (CST) in South Australia and
Northern Territory. Western Standard Time (WST) in Western
Australia. CST is half an hour behind EST, while WST is two hours
behind EST.
Daylight saving
Some Australian states and territories have
daylight saving during the summer months. In New South Wales,
Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and South Australia daylight
saving runs from the end of October through to the end of March. In
Tasmania, daylight saving runs from the beginning of October through
to the end of March. Northern Territory, Western Australia and
Queensland do not have daylight saving.
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