Geographic position of Canberra
Canberra is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.2835° S, 149.1281° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,928 km (2,441 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 13,947 km (8,666 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 6,091 km (3,785 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 13,551 km (8,420 mi) east
Canberra lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Canberra
With a population of 367,752, Canberra ranks as the 8th most populous city in Australia, out of 309 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Canberra
Canberra Airport (CBR / YSCB) is a regional airport serving Canberra directly.
Current local time at the airport is 04:32:40.
Daylight saving time changes in Canberra
Canberra uses the IANA time zone identifier Australia/Sydney. The current local offset is UTC+10 / AEST.
2026
Previous change: Standard time started
- The offset changed from UTC+11 / AEDT to UTC+10 / AEST.
- The clock was moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Daylight saving time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+10 / AEST to UTC+11 / AEDT.
- The clock will be moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Canberra
Business hours in Canberra (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 7:00 PM (previous day) - 3:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 4:00 PM (previous day) - 12:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 4:30 AM - 12:30 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Tokyo: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Canberra
Compare time in Canberra with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Canberra in?
Canberra follows the Australia/Sydney time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Canberra at UTC+10.
What time is it in Canberra right now?
The current local time in Canberra is 04:32:40 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?
No. Canberra is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Canberra?
Canberra is currently UTC+10, meaning local time is +10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Canberra?
Canberra Airport (CBR) is the airport serving Canberra. The current local time at the airport is 04:32:40.
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