Current Time in Canberra
ACT, Australia
Thursday, April 2, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Canberra, ACT, Australia — updated live every second. Canberra observes the Australian Eastern Daylight Time timezone (GMT+11, UTC+11, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Canberra now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Canberra time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Canberra
What Time Is It in Canberra Right Now?
The current local time in Canberra, ACT, Australia is 01:16:00 AM on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Canberra observes the Australian Eastern Daylight Time timezone (GMT+11, UTC+11). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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01:16:00 AM
GMT+11 · UTC+11
Canberra Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Canberra timezone details
- Timezone
- Australian Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+11
- IANA Identifier
- Australia/Sydney
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- Region / State
- ACT
Canberra is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard GMT+11 time in the autumn.
How to Compare Canberra Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Canberra (GMT+11, UTC+11) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Canberra Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- GMT+11
- Full Name
- Australian Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+11
- IANA Zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Country
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- ACT
Daylight Saving Time: Canberra is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Canberra is located in Australia (ACT) and observes the Australia/Sydney time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC+11. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC+10 standard).
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