Current local time in Canberra, Australia
The live clock above shows the time in Canberra. Canberra is in the Australia/Sydney time zone, UTC+11 right now (AEDT).
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Region | Australian Capital Territory |
| Population | about 281,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.28° S, 149.13° E |
| Time zone | Australia/Sydney |
| Abbreviation | AEST / AEDT |
| UTC offset | UTC+10 (winter) / UTC+11 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Canberra uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+10 (AEST) and UTC+11 (AEDT). The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:05 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | 7:11 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| September equinox | 5:53 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:45 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 32 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Canberra at about 1:12 PM in mid-January, and about 12:09 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 3 minutes ahead of the sun, because Canberra sits at 149.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 150.0° E.
Canberra time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 hours behind in Jan, 14 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 19 hours behind in Jan, 17 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 11 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 10 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 5.5 hours behind in Jan, 4.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Wollongong | 187 km (116 mi) | same time |
| Sydney | 242 km (150 mi) | same time |
| Newcastle | 367 km (228 mi) | same time |
| Cranbourne | 464 km (289 mi) | same time |
| Melbourne | 466 km (290 mi) | same time |
| Geelong | 530 km (329 mi) | same time |
| Gold Coast | 899 km (558 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Brisbane | 946 km (588 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Australia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Canberra in?
Canberra is in the Australia/Sydney time zone, UTC+10, or UTC+11 during daylight saving time.
Does Canberra have daylight saving time?
Canberra uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+10 (AEST) and UTC+11 (AEDT). The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Canberra when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Canberra's clocks follow a zone centred on 150.0° E, so on standard time they run about 3 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).