Current time in Canberra, Australia

Canberra follows Australian Eastern Time (AET). Note: Canberra shares the same time zone as Sydney and Melbourne.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: AET
• Standard time: AEST (UTC +10:00)
• Summer time: AEDT (UTC +11:00)
• Daylight Saving: Observed
• IANA zone: Australia/Sydney

Time difference from Canberra:

• Canberra ↔ Sydney: Same time
• Canberra ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 2–3 hours ahead (depending on DST overlap)
• Canberra ↔ Los Angeles: LA is usually 17–19 hours behind (depending on DST)
• Canberra ↔ New York: NY is usually 14–16 hours behind (depending on DST)
• Canberra ↔ London: London is usually 9–11 hours behind (depending on DST)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Canberra use Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Canberra switches between AEST (UTC +10) and AEDT (UTC +11).

What time zone is Canberra in?
Australian Eastern Time (AET).

Is Canberra the same time as Sydney?
Yes. Sydney and Canberra follow the same time zone year-round.