Local Time in Canberra, Australia
2°C / 36°F · Overcast
Outside business hoursDST begins Oct 4
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- Australia/Sydney
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- Australia
- Continent
- Oceania
Latest news in Canberra
- US and Solomon Islands discuss deepening ties, return of Peace CorpsReuters · 1h ago
- Milky Way seen on outskirts of Canberra, AustraliaGlobal Times · 3d ago
- Call for Applications: Falling Walls Lab Canberra (Australia)fundsforNGOs · 2d ago
- 'Sit down!' Australian politician berates dog on live TVThe Standard (HK) · 12h ago
- University of Canberra Deliberative Democracy Fellow 2026: Early Career Research Fellowship in AustraliaGlobal South Opportunities · 8h ago
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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 08:41:36 AM (AEST), which is UTC+10.
- What time zone is Canberra in?
- Canberra uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated AEST, UTC+10.
- Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Canberra observes daylight saving time, and is currently on standard time. The next change is on October 4, 2026.
- What is the UTC offset in Canberra?
- Canberra is currently UTC+10 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).