Current Time in Canberra, Australia
5:52:52 AM AEST
Friday, May 15, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Time Zone
- AEST
- GMT Offset
- GMT+10
- Daylight Saving Time
- AEDT starts on Oct 3, 2026
- Country
- Australia
- Est. Population
- ~368K people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Canberra right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Canberra (AEST (GMT+10)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Canberra with other cities.
- Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?
- Canberra observes daylight saving time, but is currently on standard time (AEST). Clocks will switch to daylight saving time (AEDT) on Oct 3, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for Canberra?
- Canberra is at GMT+10 (AEST). The IANA timezone identifier is Australia/Sydney.