Important Cut-off Time Tips

Book Earlier During Peak Times

During busy periods, book by 12:00 PM for guaranteed same-day processing

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Check Time Zones

Cutoff times are usually local to the pickup location - verify before booking

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Saturday Surcharges Apply

Weekend deliveries typically cost 25-50% more than weekday services

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Plan for Public Holidays

No collections or deliveries on public holidays - plan shipments accordingly

Carrier Service Times & Deadlines

All times listed are local pickup times unless otherwise specified. Always confirm with your specific pickup location as times may vary.

Australia Post

Phone: 13 76 78
Service Type
Cut-off Time
Delivery
Notes
Express Post
4:00 PM
Next business day
Major cities only
Express Post International
3:00 PM
1-3 business days
Selected countries
Regular Post
5:00 PM
2-6 business days
Standard service
Parcel Post
4:00 PM
2-8 business days
Size restrictions apply

TNT/FedEx

Phone: 13 11 50
Service Type
Cut-off Time
Delivery
Notes
Overnight Express
6:00 PM
Next business day by 12:00 PM
Major cities
Overnight
6:00 PM
Next business day by 5:00 PM
Metro areas
Road Express
5:00 PM
1-3 business days
Most locations
Economy Road
3:00 PM
2-5 business days
Standard service

Couriers Please

Phone: 1300 001 921
Service Type
Cut-off Time
Delivery
Notes
Same Day
2:00 PM
Same business day
Metro areas only
Overnight
6:00 PM
Next business day
Major cities
Express
5:00 PM
1-2 business days
Most locations
Standard
4:00 PM
2-5 business days
All locations

Border Express

Phone: 1300 655 890
Service Type
Cut-off Time
Delivery
Notes
Overnight
5:00 PM
Next business day
Selected routes
Express
4:00 PM
1-2 business days
Major routes
Standard
3:00 PM
2-4 business days
All locations
Economy
2:00 PM
3-7 business days
Budget option

Aramex

Phone: 1300 327 269
Service Type
Cut-off Time
Delivery
Notes
Fastway Courier
5:30 PM
Next business day
Metro areas
International Express
4:00 PM
1-3 business days
Major destinations
Road Express
4:00 PM
1-3 business days
Domestic service
Standard
3:00 PM
3-7 business days
Economy option

Toll Priority

Phone: 13 15 31
Service Type
Cut-off Time
Delivery
Notes
Overnight
6:00 PM
Next business day
Major cities
Express
5:00 PM
1-2 business days
Most locations
Road
4:00 PM
2-5 business days
Standard service
Economy
2:00 PM
3-8 business days
Budget service

Australian Time Zones Reference

Cut-off times are typically local to the pickup city. Use this reference to convert between time zones.

Sydney

Zone: AEDT/AEST
UTC Offset: +11/+10

Melbourne

Zone: AEDT/AEST
UTC Offset: +11/+10

Brisbane

Zone: AEST
UTC Offset: +10

Perth

Zone: AWST
UTC Offset: +8

Adelaide

Zone: ACDT/ACST
UTC Offset: +10.5/+9.5

Darwin

Zone: ACST
UTC Offset: +9.5

Hobart

Zone: AEDT/AEST
UTC Offset: +11/+10

Peak Season Schedule Changes

Carrier schedules change during busy periods. Plan ahead for these common disruptions.

Black Friday Week

November 20-26

Expected Changes:

  • All cutoff times moved 2 hours earlier
  • No same-day services available
  • Extended processing times expected

Christmas Period

December 15 - January 5

Expected Changes:

  • Cutoff times reduced by 1-3 hours
  • Limited Saturday services
  • No deliveries Dec 25, 26, Jan 1

Easter Weekend

Good Friday - Easter Monday

Expected Changes:

  • No collections Good Friday
  • Limited services Saturday
  • Normal service resumes Tuesday

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