Current Time in Canberra City, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

1:50:04 AM

01:50:04

AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) · UTC+10:00

Australia/Sydney

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Time zone details

Canberra City is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Canberra City

Sunrise5:55 AMSolar noon11:56 AMSunset5:58 PM
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Location facts

Place

Country
Australia
Administrative area
Australian Capital Territory
Place type
Neighborhood or section
Country currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)

Practical

Languages
English
Dialing code
+61
Population
5,417
Elevation
Approximately 578 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
35° 16' S / 149° 07' E
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Clock changes in Canberra City

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM AEST3:00 AM AEDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    3:00 AM AEDT2:00 AM AEST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM AEST3:00 AM AEDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 03 min2 min 12 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing GibbousMoon illumination71%
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Monday, September 21, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 03 min2 min 12 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(54.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Saturday, September 19, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, September 27, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 03 min2 min 12 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 06 min2 min 12 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 08 min2 min 12 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 10 min2 min 13 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 12 min2 min 12 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 14 min2 min 12 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 17 min2 min 13 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Canberra City

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Upcoming public holidays in Australian Capital Territory

  1. Labour Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Boxing Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Canberra City in?
Canberra City currently uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Its IANA time zone is Australia/Sydney.
When is the next clock change in Canberra City?
Clocks in Canberra City move forward 1 hour on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from AEST (UTC+10:00) to AEDT (UTC+11:00)
Is Canberra City currently on daylight saving time?
Canberra City is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Canberra City right now?
Canberra City is currently UTC+10:00