What is the current time in Canberra?

The current local time in Canberra, Australia is based on the Australia/Sydney timezone.

Current Time in Canberra, Australia

Q: What timezone is Canberra in?

Canberra is in the Australia/Sydney timezone.

9:37:28 AM

Monday, August 3, 2026

Time zone: Australia/Sydney (UTC+10)
Daylight Saving Time: Not currently in effect
Continent: Oceania

Local folklore suggests time anomalies occur briefly at twilight in the oldest parts of Canberra.

About time in Canberra

Canberra, Australia observes the Australia/Sydney time zone, currently at UTC+10. Canberra is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time. Use TimezoneLink's free converter and meeting planner to schedule calls and events with Canberra accurately, with no ads and no tracking.

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Canberra in?
Canberra uses the Australia/Sydney time zone, currently UTC+10 relative to UTC.

Does Canberra observe Daylight Saving Time?
Canberra is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.