Time Now in Canberra, Australia 🇦🇺
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Canberra ranks
#26 for first into the new day · #38 for clocks changing soonest.
Lat/Long: 35.28° S, 149.13° E
Elevation: 571 m above sea level
Population rank: #7 of 4,886 cities in Australia by population
State: Australian Capital Territory
Country: 🇦🇺 Australia (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Australia/Canberra
Timezone: AEST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACST, AEST, AWST, JST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACDT, AEDT
Canberra is in the Australia/Canberra time zone (UTC+10:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Canberra, Australia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Canberra
Daylight Hours in Canberra
Canberra gets 10h 01m of daylight today. Sunrise in Canberra is at 07:09 and sunset in Canberra is at 17:10.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 46m near the June solstice to 14h 32m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Canberra and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Canberra
What is the current local time in Canberra?
The live local time in Canberra is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Canberra currently observes AEST, with a standard offset of UTC+10:00.
What time zone is Canberra in?
Canberra uses the AEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+10:00.
Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?
Yes, but not right now. Canberra switches to daylight saving time during the summer months.
Cities Sharing Canberra's Time Zone (UTC+10:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Canberra.
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Prayer Times in Canberra
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 05:37 | 07:09 | 12:09 | 14:51 | 17:10 | 18:40 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:36 | 07:08 | 12:09 | 14:51 | 17:10 | 18:40 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:36 | 07:08 | 12:09 | 14:52 | 17:11 | 18:41 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:35 | 07:07 | 12:09 | 14:52 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:35 | 07:07 | 12:09 | 14:53 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:35 | 07:06 | 12:09 | 14:54 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:34 | 07:05 | 12:09 | 14:54 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Canberra
Sunrise
in Canberra
↑
7:09 AM
Sunset
in Canberra
↓
5:10 PM
Day Length
10h 01m
Dawn
in Canberra
6:41 AM
Dusk
in Canberra
5:38 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Canberra
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
9.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:35
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:25
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Distances & Clock Changes in Canberra
How Far Is Canberra From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 247 km | NE (51deg) |
| Singapore | 6,218 km | WNW (301deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,389 km | NW (325deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,951 km | N (352deg) |
| Mumbai | 10,042 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Dubai | 11,920 km | WNW (289deg) |
| Los Angeles | 12,316 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 13,266 km | SSE (163deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Canberra?
Canberra next changes its clocks on October 3, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Canberra's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Canberra and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.3deg N, 30.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Canberra
What time is it in Canberra right now?
The current local time in Canberra is 11:08 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Canberra follows the Australia/Canberra time zone.
What time zone is Canberra in?
Canberra uses the Australia/Canberra IANA time zone (UTC+10:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Canberra?
Is Canberra on daylight saving time right now?
No — Canberra is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Canberra today?
Today in Canberra: sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset is at 17:10, giving 10h 01m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Canberra tonight?
The moon phase over Canberra tonight is Waxing Crescent with 9.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Canberra?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Canberra, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.