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Working hours in Australia (2026)
The standard full-time working week in Australia: hours per week, per day, and the legal maximum.
Standard week
38 h
Per day
7.6 h
Legal max / week
38 h
Per month
165 h
A standard full-time job in Australia is about 38 hours per week (7.6 hours per day), or roughly 1,976 hours per year. The legal maximum is 38 hours per week.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hours is a full-time work week in Australia?
A standard full-time working week in Australia is shown above in hours per week and per day, together with the legal maximum.
Is the legal maximum the same as the standard week?
Not always. The standard week is the usual full-time schedule, while the legal maximum is the upper limit on normal weekly hours before overtime rules apply.
Working-hour figures reflect the standard full-time week and may vary by sector and collective agreement.