when is hottest 100

The Triple J Hottest 100 of 2025 is being held on Saturday 24 January 2026 , with the countdown kicking off at 12 pm AEDT and running through the day.

Quick Scoop

• The Hottest 100 of 2025 countdown date: Saturday 24 January 2026.

• Start time: 12:00 pm AEDT , broadcast nationally on Triple J.

• It traditionally falls on the last full weekend of January , and this year follows the same pattern.

• The follow‑up Hottest 200 of 2025 runs across the week from 27–31 January 2026.

“Tune in live to the Hottest 100 countdown from wherever you are in the world on 24 January” – Triple J’s official info for the 2025 poll.

If you’re outside AEDT, Triple J provides a handy timezone guide so you can work out exactly when the countdown starts where you are.

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