Daylight saving time is in effect in Canberra: the clock reads UTC+11 until Sunday, April 4, 2027, then returns to UTC+10.
Canberra and your time
Canberra at a glance
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Region | Australian Capital Territory |
| Capital of | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Sydney |
| Abbreviation now | AEDT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+11 |
| Daylight saving time | In effect until Apr 4, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, April 4, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 35.28° S, 149.13° E |
Time zone in Canberra
Under the Australia/Sydney rules, Canberra spends part of each year on UTC+11 (AEDT) and the rest on UTC+10 (AEST). Daylight saving time started on Sunday, October 4, 2026 and comes back next on Sunday, October 3, 2027.
Canberra is the capital of Australia, which uses 6 different offsets. Official dates and deadlines are often given in capital time, so check which zone a notice means.
Clock changes in Canberra, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+10 |
| Sunday, October 4, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+11 |
| Sunday, April 4, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+10 |
| Sunday, October 3, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+11 |
Canberra time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Canberra, it is 5:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 7:00 AM in Tokyo and 2:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 14 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 19 h behind | 19 h behind | 17 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Canberra
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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In Canberra, the days are longest around the December solstice (14 hours 33 minutes) and shortest around the June solstice (9 hours 47 minutes).
Daylight through the year in Canberra
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 21 | 7:07 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:12 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:52 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:46 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 33 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
When the sun is highest in Canberra
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Canberra: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time and 1:05 PM during daylight saving time.
Cities near Canberra
Every city below shares Canberra’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollongong | 187 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sydney | 247 km (153 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Central Coast | 291 km (181 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Canberra today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Australia
All time zones and cities in Australia
Tools for time in Canberra
- Convert a time to or from Canberra: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Canberra to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Canberra and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Canberra in?
Canberra uses the Australia/Sydney time zone: UTC+10 (AEST) in standard time and UTC+11 (AEDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Canberra?
The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00 AM, when clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+10. They go forward again on Sunday, October 3, 2027.
What is the time difference between Canberra and New York?
Canberra is 16 hours ahead of New York in January and 14 hours ahead of New York in July, because the two are on daylight saving time at opposite times of the year.
Does the difference between Canberra and New York ever change at other times?
Yes, for a few weeks. From March 14 to April 4 and October 3 to November 7, the gap is 15 hours, because the two switch on different dates.
How long is the longest day in Canberra?
About 14 hours 33 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 9 hours 47 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.