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Time Difference: Brisbane to London

🇦🇺BrisbaneUTC+10
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇦🇺
Brisbane, Australia
Wed, Jul 15
🇬🇧
London, UK
Tue, Jul 14

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Time Difference
9 hours
London is 9 hours behind Brisbane
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Brisbane vs London timezone guide

Brisbane (Australia) uses the Australia/Brisbane timezone at UTC+10, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. This means London is 10 hours behind Brisbane (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Brisbane and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Brisbane and London do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

BrisbaneLondonStatus
6am9pmBrisbane early, London evening
7am10pmBrisbane early, London late evening
8am11pmBrisbane early, London late evening
9am12amBrisbane working hours, London asleep
10am1amBrisbane working hours, London asleep
11am2amBrisbane working hours, London asleep
12pm3amBrisbane working hours, London asleep
1pm4amBrisbane working hours, London asleep
2pm5amBrisbane working hours, London asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amBrisbane evening, London early
6pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1pmBrisbane late evening, London working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Brisbane and London

London observes daylight saving time, but Brisbane does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around London's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Brisbane is 10 hours ahead London
  • Mar 29 → Oct 25Brisbane is 9 hours ahead London
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Brisbane is 10 hours ahead London

Distance between Brisbane and London

Great-circle distance
16,526 km
Direct flight time
~20h 27m

Brisbane and London are 16,526 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~20h 27m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brisbane and London?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Brisbane is currently 9 hours ahead of London.
Is Brisbane ahead of London?
Yes. Brisbane is currently 9 hours ahead of London.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Brisbane?
When it's 9 AM in Brisbane, it's 12am in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Brisbane and London?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Brisbane and London do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Brisbane and London observe daylight saving time?
London observes daylight saving time, but Brisbane does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Brisbane and London?
Brisbane and London are 16,526 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 20 hours 27 minutes.