What time is it in Canberra right now?

Canberra is on Australia/Sydney, currently UTC+10. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Canberra in?

Canberra uses the IANA time zone Australia/Sydney, which is UTC+10 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 4, 2026, when clocks go forward to UTC+11.

What time do the sun rise and set in Canberra today?

Today the sun rises at about 7:08 AM and sets at about 5:12 PM local time in Canberra, giving roughly 10h 4m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:10 PM.

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Current local time in Canberra

Canberra keeps time on the Australia/Sydney zone, currently UTC+10. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

07:14

Sun, Jul 26UTC+10

Canberra time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Australia/Sydney
Current UTC offset: UTC+10
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Oct 4, 2026 → UTC+11
Country: Australia
Region: Australian Capital Territory
Coordinates: -35.28°, 149.13°
Population: 367,752
Local date: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Canberra today

Computed from Canberra's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Solar noon: 12:10 PM
Day length: 10h 4m
Civil dawn: 6:36 AM
Civil dusk: 5:43 PM
Golden hour ends: 7:40 AM
Golden hour begins: 4:39 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Canberra time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Canberra is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	17h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	9h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	6h ahead
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	1h ahead

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Working with Canberra time

Scheduling across Australia/Sydney is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Canberra and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Australia/Sydney.Track clock changesSee exactly when Canberra next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Canberra beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Canberra offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Australia/Sydney baked in, not guessed.

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Canberratime — questions & answers

What time is it in Canberra right now?: Canberra is on Australia/Sydney, currently UTC+10. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Canberra in?: Canberra uses the IANA time zone Australia/Sydney, which is UTC+10 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 4, 2026, when clocks go forward to UTC+11.
What time do the sun rise and set in Canberra today?: Today the sun rises at about 7:08 AM and sets at about 5:12 PM local time in Canberra, giving roughly 10h 4m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:10 PM.