Current Time in Canberra, Australia

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

AEST

IANA Identifier

Australia/Sydney

UTC Offset

UTC+10

Country

Australia (AU)

Location Details

Coordinates

-35.2809°, 149.1300°

Population

462K

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Canberra Airport (CBR) — 7 km

Nearby Cities

• Sydney — Australia
• Adelaide — Australia
• Brisbane — Australia
• Melbourne — Australia
• Perth — Australia
• Nagoya — Japan
• Osaka — Japan
• Pyongyang — North Korea

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Canberra in?

Canberra is in the AEST time zone (Australia/Sydney), which is UTC+10 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Canberra observe Daylight Saving Time?

Canberra uses the Australia/Sydney IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Canberra?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Canberra, Australia. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Canberra?

Canberra has a UTC offset of UTC+10. This means it is 10 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Canberra?

Canberra is served by Canberra Airport (CBR).