Current Time in Canberra, Australia

Canberra uses the GMT+10 time zone (UTC+10:00). Daylight saving time is observed; not in effect right now.

06:55:34
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00

About Canberra

Time zone
Australia/Sydney
UTC offset
UTC+10:00
Country
Australia
Capital
Canberra
Population
453,558
Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Dial code
+61
Coordinates
-35.28, 149.13
From capital
1840 km from Canberra

Daylight saving time in Canberra

Observes DST
Yes
Currently in DST
No
Next spring forward
2026-10-04
Offset shifts UTC+10:00 → UTC+11:00 on that date.

Sun in Canberra today

Sunrise
06:49
Solar noon
12:01
Sunset
17:13
Daylight
10h 24m
Yesterday
Rise
06:48
Set
17:14
Length
10h 25m
Today
Rise
06:49
Set
17:13
Length
10h 24m
Tomorrow
Rise
06:49
Set
17:12
Length
10h 22m

Today is 1 minute shorter than yesterday.

Distance and time difference from Canberra

CityDistanceTime difference
Singapore6220 km-2h
Tokyo7950 km-1h
Mumbai10040 km-4.5h
Dubai11920 km-6h
Los Angeles12320 km-17h
São Paulo13270 km-13h
Cairo14270 km-7h
Berlin16070 km-8h
New York16230 km-14h
Paris16920 km-8h
London16980 km-9h

Other cities in Australia

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Popular Canberra time conversions

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Frequently asked questions about time in Canberra

What is the current time in Canberra, Australia?+
Canberra is in the Australia/Sydney timezone (GMT+10), which is UTC+10:00 from UTC. The live clock on this page shows the exact current local time in Canberra, Australia.
What timezone is Canberra in?+
Canberra, Australia uses the Australia/Sydney timezone, abbreviated GMT+10. The current UTC offset is UTC+10:00.
What is the time difference between Canberra and UTC?+
Canberra is UTC+10:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If daylight saving time is in effect, the offset can shift by one hour relative to standard time.
Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?+
Yes, Canberra observes daylight saving time. The local clock shifts forward by one hour in spring and back by one hour in autumn. The current UTC offset on this page accounts for any active DST.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Canberra?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Canberra is "Australia/Sydney". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries and operating systems to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
What is the time difference between Canberra and New York?+
The time difference between Canberra and New York City depends on whether either side is observing daylight saving time. See the "Distance and time difference" table on this page for the live offset, plus the same calculation against London, Tokyo, Dubai, Sydney and other global cities.

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