Time in Canberra

Current local time in Canberra (Australia), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Australian Eastern Daylight Time · UTC+11

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC+11 · AEDT
Time zone
Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Australia/Sydney
Daylight saving time
Yes, in effect now
Next clock change
The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027: at 03:00 clocks go back 1 h to 02:00 (UTC+10).
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
19:40 (13 h 45 min)
Difference from London
+11 h

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Time zone in Canberra

Canberra is located in Australia and uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (Australian Eastern Daylight Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC+11 (AEDT).

Canberra observes daylight saving time, which is currently in effect. The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027: at 03:00 clocks go back 1 h to 02:00 (UTC+10).

Today in Canberra the sun rises at 05:54 and sets at 19:40 (local time), giving 13 h 45 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 35.28° S, 149.13° E.

Compared with London, the time difference with Canberra is currently +11 h.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Canberra?

The current time in Canberra (Australia) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Canberra uses the Australia/Sydney time zone, which is currently UTC+11.

Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?

Canberra observes daylight saving time, which is currently in effect. The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027: at 03:00 clocks go back 1 h to 02:00 (UTC+10).

What time are sunrise and sunset in Canberra today?

Today in Canberra the sun rises at 05:54 and sets at 19:40 (local time), giving 13 h 45 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between Canberra and London?

Right now Canberra is +11 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between Canberra and my city?

No maths needed: “Difference from your time” on this page is calculated automatically using your device time zone.