Current Time in Canberra, Australia 🇦🇺
The current local time in Canberra, Australia is 22:32:58 (AEST) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Canberra is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 431,000. The sun rises at about 07:13 and sets at 17:01 today (9h 48m of daylight).
- Sunrise 07:13
- Sunset 17:01
- 9h 48m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Canberra
Canberra, Australia keeps AEST (UTC+10:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Canberra is on standard time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 07:13 and sets at about 17:01 local time, giving Canberra 9h 48m of daylight.
Right now it is 22:32 on Tuesday in Canberra (UTC+10:00). When it is 22:32 here, it is 08:32 in New York (14h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Canberra
- Use the Australia/Canberra IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Canberra to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 08:32 Tue | 14h behind |
| Los Angeles | 05:32 Tue | 17h behind |
| London | 13:32 Tue | 9h behind |
| Paris | 14:32 Tue | 8h behind |
| Dubai | 16:32 Tue | 6h behind |
| Mumbai | 18:02 Tue | 4.5h behind |
| Singapore | 20:32 Tue | 2h behind |
| Tokyo | 21:32 Tue | 1h behind |
| Sydney | 22:32 Tue | same time |
Best next checks from Canberra
Compare Canberra with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Australia.
Business-hours overlap from Canberra
For a normal business-hours call, 09:00-10:00 in Canberra overlaps with 16:00-17:00 in Los Angeles.
| Compare with | Canberra time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | 09:00-10:00 | 16:00-17:00 | 1 hour |
| London | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Paris | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Dubai | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Mumbai | 13:30-17:00 | 09:00-12:30 | 3.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Canberra time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Canberra in?
Canberra uses AEST (UTC+10:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Canberra today?
Today the sun rises around 07:13 and sets around 17:01 in Canberra, about 9h 48m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Canberra and other cities?
When it is 22:32 in Canberra, it is 08:32 in New York (14h behind). See the table above for Canberra's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Canberra
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Australia/Canberra IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Australia time page.
Local entity signals for Canberra
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Canberra.
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Australia/Canberra (UTC+10:00) |
| Coordinates | -35.28, 149.13 |
| Population signal | About 431,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 07:13, sunset 17:01, 9h 48m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Australia/Canberra time-zone page for rules, the Australia country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 35.28° S, 149.13° E
Population: 431,000
Country: 🇦🇺 Australia
Timezone: AEST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACST, AEST, AWST, JST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACDT, AEDT