Current Time in Canberra, Australia
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
AEDTUTC+11
Canberra time zone
Time Zone
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
IANA: Australia/Sydney
UTC Offset
UTC+11
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (AEDT)
Ends Apr 4, 2027
Coordinates
35.28° S, 149.13° E
Sunrise
5:59 AM
Sunset
7:35 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 13 hours 36 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Canberra to New York | -16 hours | |
| Canberra to London | -11 hours | |
| Canberra to Dubai | -7 hours | |
| Canberra to New Delhi | -5 hours 30 minutes | |
| Canberra to Tokyo | -2 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Canberra. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Canberra
What time zone is Canberra in?
Canberra is on Australian Eastern Time (IANA time zone Australia/Sydney). It uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) as standard time and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) during daylight saving time.
Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Canberra is in the southern hemisphere, so in 2026 daylight saving time ends on Sunday, April 5, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM, and starts again on Sunday, October 4, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Canberra and New York?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, New York is 16 hours behind Canberra. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Canberra?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 7:35 PM local time, giving 13 hours 36 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Australia on the same time as Canberra?
No. Australia has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Canberra follows Australian Eastern Time.