Current Local Time in Canberra, Australia
Canberra is a city in Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It keeps time in the Australia/Sydney time zone, whose standard offset is UTC+10. Canberra observes daylight saving time, so its clocks move forward by an hour in local summer and its UTC offset shifts accordingly. This page shows the current local time in Canberra as a live clock, along with the city's UTC offset, daylight saving status, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind it is compared with your own location.
Canberra facts
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Australian Capital Territory
- Coordinates
- 35.2809° S, 149.1300° E
- Elevation
- 578 m (1,896 ft)
- Population
- ~431,000
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +61
Time zone
- Zone name
- Australia/Sydney
- Standard offset
- UTC+10
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- Daylight saving
- Observed (UTC+10 standard, UTC+11 in summer)
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Local time in other cities
- Sydney, Australia
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Melbourne, Australia
- Perth, Australia
- Brisbane, Australia
- Adelaide, Australia
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Darwin, Australia
- Suva, Fiji
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Hobart, Australia
- Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Canberra in?
Canberra uses the Australia/Sydney time zone. Its standard offset is UTC+10, and it switches to UTC+11 during daylight saving time.
Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Canberra moves its clocks forward by one hour in local summer and back again in winter, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.
What country is Canberra in?
Canberra is located in Australia (Australian Capital Territory). The local currency is the Australian dollar (AUD) and the international calling code is +61.