Current Time in Canberra
About Canberra
Canberra is located in Australia, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 367,752. It runs on Australia/Sydney time, currently UTC+11:00 relative to UTC. Canberra observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryAustralia
- Population367,752
- Latitude-35.2835°
- Longitude149.1281°
- Time zoneAustralia/Sydney
- Current UTC offsetUTC+11:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Canberra Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Canberra's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Canberra
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Australia National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Mon, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Apr 4 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 |
| ANZAC Day | Sat, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 8 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Mon, Dec 28 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Tue, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Mar 27 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29 |
| ANZAC Day | Sun, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 14 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Mon, Dec 27 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Wed, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Apr 15 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 17 |
| ANZAC Day | Tue, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 12 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Tue, Dec 26 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Fri, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Mar 31 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 2 |
| ANZAC Day | Wed, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 11 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Wed, Dec 26 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Sat, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Apr 20 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 22 |
| ANZAC Day | Thu, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 10 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Thu, Dec 26 |
Daylight Saving Time
Canberra observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, October 4, 2026 (to AEDT), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, April 4, 2027 (to AEST).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Canberra
What time zone is Canberra in?
Canberra, Australia uses the Australia/Sydney time zone. It is currently on AEDT (UTC+11:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Canberra observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Canberra observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when it moves to AEST.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Canberra today?
The sun rises at 6:27 AM and sets at 7:13 PM in Canberra today, giving 12h 45m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Canberra and New York City?
New York City is 15 hours behind Canberra right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Canberra?
Canberra is currently UTC+11:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.