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The current time in Canberra, Australia is shown live on this page. Canberra is in the Australia/Sydney timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+10:00 (GMT+10). Canberra observes daylight saving time, switching between AEST (UTC+10:00) and AEDT (UTC+10:00) annually. Canberra has a population of approximately 453,558 people. Canberra uses AUD and the international calling code for Australia is ++61. Other cities in the same timezone include Sydney.
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Timezone
Australia/Sydney
UTC offset
UTC+10:00
Standard
AEST
DST
AEDT
Local time guide
Use this page when you need the live local time in Canberra for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 9 hours behind Canberra. New York is currently 14 hours behind Canberra.
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Timezone
Australia/Sydney
UTC Offset
UTC+10:00
Abbreviation
GMT+10
DST
Not active
Region
Australasia
Country
Australia
State / Area
Australian Capital Territory
Calling Code
+61
Nearest timezone boundary
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Melbourne, approximately 467 km away. Melbourne uses the Australia/Melbourne timezone. When it is the current time in Canberra, the time in Melbourne is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Canberra is located in Australian Capital Territory, Australia, in the Oceania continent. The primary language spoken here is English. The city has a population of approximately 453,558, ranking it #8 in Australia by size. For timezone purposes, Canberra uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00). It observes daylight saving time, switching between AEST and AEDT depending on the time of year.
Travel and calls
Canberra observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks fall back on April 5 (from GMT+10 to GMT+10) and clocks spring forward on October 4 (from GMT+11 to GMT+11).
Currently on standard time. DST is observed in summer months.
Time comparison
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Canberra. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Based on Canberra's latitude (-35.3°S), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 9.6 hours, with sunrise around 7:11 AM and sunset around 4:49 PM. At this mid-latitude, daylight hours shift noticeably between seasons, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Best time to call
For work calls, the standard business window in Canberra is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+10. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Canberra and London have no overlapping business hours. When it is business time in one city, it is outside working hours in the other.
Local planning notes
Best call window
When scheduling calls with Canberra, note that standard business hours are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT+10. The time difference with other major cities varies, so always verify overlap before sending invites.
Daylight saving impact
Canberra switches between AEST and AEDT each year. Recurring meetings may shift by an hour during transitions. Upcoming transitions: fall back on April 5, spring forward on October 4.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Canberra uses AUD and the calling code for Australia is +61. Languages spoken here include English. The city has a population of around 453,558, making it a major regional hub for timezone planning in Australasia.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 467 km away at Melbourne (AEST). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
The most relevant time conversions for Canberra are with nearby Australasia cities and major global hubs in different timezones.
Timezone boundaries nearby
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Canberra. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
Same timezone
Sydney share the Australia/Sydney timezone with Canberra. These cities have the same current offset and follow the same daylight saving schedule, so they are useful alternatives when comparing local time across the region.
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