Current Time in Canberra, Australia
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
AESTUTC+10
Canberra time zone
Time Zone
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
IANA: Australia/Sydney
UTC Offset
UTC+10
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Oct 4, 2026
Coordinates
35.28° S, 149.13° E
Sunrise
5:56 AM
Sunset
5:58 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 2 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Canberra to New York | -14 hours | |
| Canberra to London | -9 hours | |
| Canberra to Dubai | -6 hours | |
| Canberra to New Delhi | -4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Canberra to Tokyo | -1 hour |
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 Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 14 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 Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 5:56 AM and sets at 5:58 PM local time, giving 12 hours 2 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.