Time in Canberra, Australia now
1:22:02 AM
Thursday, July 9, 2026
AEST · UTC+10:00
Time zone
AEST
UTC+10:00
Australia/Sydney
Daylight saving
Off
Forward 1h on
October 4, 2026
Sun
↑ 7:11 AM ↓ 5:05 PM
Day length 9h 53m
Solar noon 12:08 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Australian Capital Territory (8)
Canberra facts
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Australian Capital Territory
- Coordinates
- -35.2835, 149.1281
- Population
- 367,752
Frequently asked
What time is it in Canberra right now?
The current local time in Canberra is shown above and updates live every second. Canberra is on AEST (UTC+10:00).
What time zone is Canberra in?
Canberra uses the Australia/Sydney time zone, currently AEST (UTC+10:00).
Is Canberra on daylight saving time?
No. Canberra is not currently on daylight saving time (AEST, UTC+10:00). The next change is on October 4, 2026.
What is the time difference between Canberra and New York?
New York is −14h relative to Canberra (New York is currently 11:22 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
