Current Time in Canberra — Time Now
What time is it in Canberra, Australia? The current local time in Canberra is shown live, with the date, AEST time zone and UTC+10:00 offset.
Current time in Canberra
The clock above shows the exact current time in Canberra, Australia, updating live every second. Because the time is read from a live time-zone database, it is correct no matter where you are viewing from — your own device's time zone does not affect it.
Time zone in Canberra
| Time zone | AEST (Australia/Sydney) |
| UTC offset | UTC+10:00 |
| Country | Australia |
| Daylight saving | Observed — not currently in effect |
Sunrise, sunset & day length in Canberra
| Sunrise | 7:06 AM |
| Sunset | 4:58 PM |
| Day length | 9h 52m |
| Solar noon | 12:02 PM |
| Coordinates | -35.28°, 149.13° |
Today is day 158 of 2026 (week 23), with 207 days left in the year. Sunrise and sunset are calculated for Canberra's coordinates and shown in local time.
Daylight saving time in Canberra
Canberra observes daylight saving time, so the clocks change twice a year and the UTC offset shifts by an hour between summer and winter. The live clock above always reflects the current offset automatically.
| Latest change | 4 Apr 2026 — clocks went back to AEST (UTC+10:00) |
| Next change | 3 Oct 2026 — clocks go forward to AEDT (UTC+11:00) |
Canberra on the map
Location: Australia · Coordinates: -35.28°, 149.13° · Open in Google Maps ↗.
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Time difference from Canberra
How Canberra compares to other major cities right now:
| Auckland | 2h behind |
| Sydney | Same time |
| Tokyo | 1h ahead |
| Seoul | 1h ahead |
| Singapore | 2h ahead |
| Hong Kong | 2h ahead |
| Beijing | 2h ahead |
| Shanghai | 2h ahead |
| Bangkok | 3h ahead |
| Dhaka | 4h ahead |
| Mumbai | 4.5h ahead |
| New Delhi | 4.5h ahead |
| Dubai | 6h ahead |
| Moscow | 7h ahead |
| Istanbul | 7h ahead |
| Paris | 8h ahead |
| Berlin | 8h ahead |
| London | 9h ahead |
| São Paulo | 13h ahead |
| New York City | 14h ahead |
| Toronto | 14h ahead |
| Chicago | 15h ahead |
| Mexico City | 16h ahead |
| Los Angeles | 17h ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Canberra right now?
The current local time in Canberra, Australia is shown live at the top of this page, updating every second.
What time zone is Canberra in?
Canberra is in the AEST time zone, which is UTC+10:00.
Is Canberra on daylight saving time?
Canberra observes daylight saving time and is currently on standard time. Clocks next change on Saturday, 3 October 2026, when Canberra moves the clocks forward to AEDT.
How many hours is Canberra ahead of Auckland?
Canberra is 2 hours behind Auckland.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Canberra today?
Today the sun rises at 7:06 AM and sets at 4:58 PM in Canberra, giving 9h 52m of daylight.