Current Local Time in Canberra
Canberra, Australia (GMT+11)
Saturday, January 24, 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
🏢Business Hours in Canberra
☀️Climate
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 located in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+11). As a significant city in Australia, Canberra serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Canberra is 16 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Canberra, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Canberra observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Canberra has a population of approximately 460K. The local currency is the Australian Dollar (A$). To call Canberra from abroad, use the country code +61 2. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Canberra time is 16 hours ahead of New York, and 11 hours ahead of London. This makes Canberra well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Canberra Time
- • Time Zone: Australia/Sydney (UTC+11)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: Australia (AU)
- • Coordinates: -35.28°, 149.13°
- • Calling Code: +61 2