What time zone does Canberra use?
Canberra, Australia uses Australia/Sydney. The live clock on this page reflects the current local time for UTC +10:00.
Time in Canberra, Australia
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Thursday, October 15, 2026
UTC +10:00 Australia/Sydney
Timezone Overview
Canberra uses the IANA time zone Australia/Sydney and is currently on UTC +10:00. This page combines the live local clock with daylight information, holiday context, and comparison tools in one place.
For planning across Oceania, the key facts are the current UTC offset, whether daylight saving time applies, and how Canberra lines up with other cities. The current daylight saving status is Observed.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT CANBERRA
- UTC OFFSET
- UTC +10:00
- DAYLIGHT SAVING
- Observed
- TIMEZONE NAME
- Sydney
- WORLD REGION
- Oceania
SUN & DAYLIGHT — CANBERRA
- SUNRISE
- 06:19 AM
- SUNSET
- 07:19 PM
- DAY LENGTH
- 12h 59m
- SOLAR NOON
- 12:49 PM
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS IN AUSTRALIA
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Cup | |
| Christmas Day | |
| Boxing Day (St. Stephen's Day) |
Time SyncTime format:AM/PM
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Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?
This page currently lists daylight saving time as Observed. If local rules change seasonally, the displayed offset and clock update to match the active rule.