What is the time difference between Canberra and London?

London is 11 hours behind Canberra right now. During the year the gap varies between 9 hours and 11 hours, because the two cities change their clocks on different dates.

When is the next public holiday in Canberra?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

When do working hours in Canberra overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Canberra's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Canberra's working day.

Current Time in Canberra, Australia — AEDT

UTC+11:00Daylight saving timeAustralia/Sydney

Canberra, Australia

04:47:40 AM

Friday, November 6, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Canberra, Australia is 4:47 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Canberra is on daylight saving time, AEDT (UTC+11:00), until 4 April 2027.

Pronunciation

Canberra

Time zone and daylight saving time in Canberra

Time zone (IANA): Australia/Sydney
Current offset: AEDT (UTC+11:00)
Daylight saving: Daylight saving time
Offsets in the next 12 months: UTC+10:00 and UTC+11:00

Next clock change: On Sunday 4 April 2027 at 03:00 local time, clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00, from AEDT (UTC+11:00) to AEST (UTC+10:00).

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:55 AM

Sunset

07:38 PM

Day length

13h 43m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:47 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 14h 32m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 9h 46m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Canberra	Overlap with Canberra
New York	12:47	−16 h	01:00–09:00	None
London	17:47	−11 h	20:00–04:00	None
Singapore	01:47	−3 h	12:00–20:00	5 h (12:00–17:00)
Hong Kong	01:47	−3 h	12:00–20:00	5 h (12:00–17:00)
Shanghai	01:47	−3 h	12:00–20:00	5 h (12:00–17:00)
Tokyo	02:47	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Canberra

In 49 days
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 52 days
Boxing Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026
Public
In 56 days
New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public

Airports near Canberra

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD239 km straight-line
Newcastle Airport NTL372 km straight-line
Melbourne Airport MEL466 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?: Yes. On Sunday 4 April 2027 at 03:00 local time, clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00, from AEDT (UTC+11:00) to AEST (UTC+10:00).
What is the time difference between Canberra and London?: London is 11 hours behind Canberra right now. During the year the gap varies between 9 hours and 11 hours, because the two cities change their clocks on different dates.
When is the next public holiday in Canberra?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Canberra overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Canberra's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Canberra's working day.

Time in other cities, compared with Canberra

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