Current Local Time in Canberra
Canberra, Australia (GMT+10)
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Canberra follows Australian Eastern Time (AET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between AEST (UTC+10) and AEDT (UTC+11).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Australia/SydneyData: IANA Time Zone Database
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Oceanic with warm dry summers (20-28°C) and cold winters (0-12°C). Four distinct seasons.
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📍About Canberra Time Zone
Canberra is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10). Canberra observes Daylight Saving Time.
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Quick Facts: Canberra Time
- Time Zone: Australia/Sydney (UTC+10)
- Daylight Saving: Observed
- Country: Australia
- Coordinates: -35.28, 149.13
- Calling Code: +61 2
🌐Time Difference from Canberra
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌅New York | 7:46 AM | -14h | |
| ☀️London | 12:46 PM | -9h | |
| 🌆Tokyo | 8:46 PM | -1h | |
| ☀️Paris | 1:46 PM | -8h | |
| ☀️Dubai | 3:46 PM | -6h | |
| 🌆Singapore | 7:46 PM | -2h | |
| 🌆Hong Kong | 7:46 PM | -2h | |
| 🌆Shanghai | 7:46 PM | -2h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Canberra is in the AEST/AEDT time zone (UTC+10). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Canberra is located in Australia.
Canberra is in the AEST/AEDT time zone, which is UTC+10. The IANA time zone identifier is Australia/Sydney.
Yes, Canberra observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) from October to April. During DST, clocks move forward by 1 hour. Check the Time Zone Facts section above for the exact date of the next DST change.
Canberra is 9 hours ahead of London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 9:00 PM in Canberra. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Canberra is 14 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 11:00 PM in Canberra. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Canberra is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (AEST/AEDT). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Canberra and your location.
Standard business hours in Canberra are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM AEST/AEDT. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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