Current local time in Canberra, Australia
AEDT · UTC+11:00 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
About Canberra
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia uses the Australian Eastern Daylight Time time zone (Australia/Sydney), currently UTC+11:00. It is the capital of Australia. Population: about 367,752.
| Country: | Australia |
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| State / region: | Australian Capital Territory |
| Coordinates: | 35°17′S / 149°08′E |
| Population: | 367,752 |
| Currency: | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +61 |
Time zone in Canberra
| IANA time zone: | Australia/Sydney |
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| Time zone name: | Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+11:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Australia: | 12 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Canberra is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 4 April 2027, to UTC+10:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 4 April 2027 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+10:00 (AEST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Canberra today
| Sunrise: | 06:12 |
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| Sunset: | 19:23 |
| Solar noon: | 12:48 |
| Day length: | 13h 11m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:45 – 19:50 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (AEDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Canberra
- London+10 hCanberra is 10 hours ahead of London
- New York+15 hCanberra is 15 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+10 hCanberra is 10 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Canberra time
What time zone is Canberra in?
Canberra uses the IANA time zone Australia/Sydney (Australian Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC+11:00.
Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?
Canberra is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 4 April 2027, to UTC+10:00.
What is the time difference between Canberra and London?
Right now Canberra is 10 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Canberra and New York?
Right now Canberra is 15 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.