Local Time in Canberra, Australia
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Outside business hoursDaylight Saving Time activeDST ends Apr 4
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- Australia/Sydney
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- Australia
- Continent
- Oceania
Latest news in Canberra
- Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'NPR · 5h ago
- Independent MP Helen Haines critically injured in attack near electorate officePolitico · 8h ago
- Police say a car has hit an Australian lawmaker, critically injuring her; the driver was arrestedWREG.com · 8h ago
- Australian MP Helen Haines critical after deliberate car attackThe Jerusalem Post · 6h ago
- Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'News-Press NOW · 7h ago
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Local Vibe
Canberra is the capital city of Australia and the largest population centre in the Australian Capital Territory. With an estimated population of 484,630 as of 2025, Canberra is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest Australian city by population. The city occupies most of the northern quadrant of the Australian Capital Territory, and its urban sprawl borders the state of New South Wales to the northwest, northeast and southeast. The Brindabellas are located south and west of the city, and form the northern part of the Australian Alps, the country's highest mountain range.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Canberra right now?
- The current time in Canberra, Australia is 04:02:34 AM (AEDT), which is UTC+11.
- What time zone is Canberra in?
- Canberra uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated AEDT, UTC+11.
- Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Canberra observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on April 4, 2027.
- What is the UTC offset in Canberra?
- Canberra is currently UTC+11 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).