Current time in Canberra
Local time in Canberra
The time in Canberra is 10 hours ahead of UTC and 14 hours ahead of Columbus. The current timezone in Canberra is Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Canberra is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Canberra starts at Oct. 4, 2025.
Details for the time in Canberra
| Current time | 12:10 p.m.
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| Time zone |
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
DST: Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) |
| IANA time zone | Australia/Sydney |
| Your time difference | 14 hours ahead of Columbus |
| UTC time difference | UTC+10 10 hours ahead of UTC |
Canberra Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Canberra uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Canberra.
| Last DST ended at |
April 5, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
Oct. 4, 2025 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
April 4, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |