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Time zone facts

Time zone
Australian Eastern Time
IANA zone
Australia/Sydney
Current UTC offset
UTC+11
Daylight saving time
Yes · UTC+11
Country
Australia
Region
Australian Capital Territory
Population
367,752
Coordinates
35.28° S, 149.13° E
Elevation
571 m

Canberra is the capital of Australia, with a population of about 367,752. It uses the Australian Eastern Time time zone (IANA identifier Australia/Sydney).

Canberra observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC+10 and summer time is UTC+11. In 2027, clocks go back one hour on April 4, 2027 at 3:00 AM and go forward one hour on October 3, 2027 at 2:00 AM.

Other cities on the same clock include Sydney.

Because Canberra lies at 35.28° S, 149.13° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 9 h 47 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 14 h 33 min.

Time difference with other cities

CityLocal timeDifference
New York
Los Angeles
London
Paris
Dubai
New Delhi
Beijing
Tokyo

Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)

DateSunriseSunsetDay length
March equinox7:05 AM7:15 PM12 h 10 min
June solstice7:11 AM4:58 PM9 h 47 min
September equinox5:54 AM5:59 PM12 h 05 min
December solstice5:44 AM8:17 PM14 h 33 min

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Canberra in?

Canberra is in the Australian Eastern Time time zone, IANA identifier Australia/Sydney. The UTC offset is UTC+10 (UTC+11 during daylight saving time).

Does Canberra have daylight saving time?

Yes. Canberra switches between UTC+10 (standard time) and UTC+11 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go back on April 4, 2027 and go forward on October 3, 2027.

What is the time difference between Canberra and New York?

In January New York is 16 hours behind Canberra, and in July it is 14 hours behind Canberra, because of daylight saving time.

What is the time difference between Canberra and Los Angeles?

In January Los Angeles is 19 hours behind Canberra, and in July it is 17 hours behind Canberra, because of daylight saving time.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Canberra?

Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 7:11 AM and sets at about 4:58 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:44 AM and sets at about 8:17 PM (local time).

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