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Current Time in Canberra, Australia

Q: What timezone is Canberra in?

Canberra is in the AEST/AEDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Australia/Sydney. The UTC offset is +10:00 in winter and +11:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Canberra?

Canberra's UTC offset is UTC+10:00 in winter and UTC+11:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Canberra in?

Canberra is located in Australia. It is the 453 thousand population city in Australia.

Australia · AEST/AEDT · UTC+10:00 / UTC+11:00 (DST)

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Canberra Timezone Details

Timezone	AEST/AEDT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC+10:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC+11:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	Australia/Sydney
Country	Australia
Population	453 thousand

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📅 Public Holidays in Australia (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Australia. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Jan 26

Australia Day

Apr 3

Good Friday

Apr 6

Easter Monday

Apr 25

ANZAC Day

Jun 8

King's Birthday (except WA)

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Dec 26

Boxing Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Canberra

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About Canberra Time Zone (AEST/AEDT)

Canberra, the capital of Australia, uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) in winter and AEDT (UTC+11) in summer. Purpose-built as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne, Canberra hosts Parliament House and major national institutions.

Key fact: Canberra is in the same timezone as Sydney and Melbourne.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Canberra with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Canberra Time

What time is it in Canberra right now? +

The current time in Canberra, Australia is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Canberra is in the AEST/AEDT timezone (UTC+10:00 in winter, UTC+11:00 in summer).

What timezone is Canberra in? +

Canberra is in the AEST/AEDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Australia/Sydney. The UTC offset is +10:00 in winter and +11:00 in summer.

Does Canberra observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Canberra observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +10:00; in summer it is +11:00.

What is the UTC offset for Canberra? +

Canberra's UTC offset is UTC+10:00 in winter and UTC+11:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Canberra and London? +

Canberra (AEST/AEDT) is UTC+10:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Canberra is in the same timezone as Sydney and Melbourne.

How do I convert Canberra time to UTC? +

To convert Canberra time to UTC, subtract UTC+10:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Canberra and the UTC offset is UTC+10:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Canberra in? +

Canberra is located in Australia. It is the 453 thousand population city in Australia.

What is the IANA timezone name for Canberra? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Canberra is Australia/Sydney. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Canberra today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Canberra are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Canberra's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Canberra? +

Sunset times in Canberra are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Canberra? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Canberra Airport (CBR) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Canberra to London, Canberra to New York, Canberra to Dubai, Canberra to Tokyo.