Current Time in Canberra, Australia
Canberra currently observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT, UTC+10).
Compare with
About Canberra
Canberra serves as the capital of Australia. It has a population of about 367,752. Clocks in Canberra follow the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10). It shares this time zone with Sydney. The city's primary airport carries the code CBR.
Sunrise and sunset in Canberra
Canberra vs major cities right now
Differences update automatically when either side starts or ends daylight saving time. Tap a row for the full conversion page with a 24-hour table.
Canberra time zone details
Clocks in Canberra move forward 1 hour to AEDT (UTC+11) on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Convert Canberra time
Convert to Canberra time
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Canberra in?
Canberra is in the Australia/Sydney time zone and observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). The current UTC offset is UTC+10.
What is the current time in Canberra?
It is currently 9:02 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Canberra, Australia.
Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Canberra move forward 1 hour to AEDT (UTC+11) on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Canberra today?
Sunrise today is at 7:12 AM and sunset at 4:58 PM — 9 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
More world clock & time zone apps
From the team behind worldclock.pro — global scheduling on iPhone & iPad, a Mac menu-bar clock, and precision Zulu/UTC for aviation, military, and HAM radio.
World Clock Master
Global time zone scheduling for international teams, travelers, and professionals who coordinate across cities and continents.
View app
World Clock Pro
The same powerful time zone converter, meeting scheduler, and world clock — living in your Mac's menu bar.
View app