Time in Australian Capital Territory right now
Australian Capital Territory uses Australian Eastern Time. Every clock on this page is live, and the list below shows the local time in all 2 places listed for it.
- Capital
- Canberra
- Time zone
- Australian Eastern Time
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, from 4 Oct 2026 to 4 Apr 2027
- Largest place
- Canberra
- Places listed
- 2
Time zones in Australian Capital Territory.
How the places listed in Australian Capital Territory split between time zones, measured by the number of people who live in them. For the history of each zone, see time in Australia on Wikipedia.
Current time in cities across Australian Capital Territory.
The 2 largest places in Australian Capital Territory by population, with their local time. Place data comes from GeoNames.
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Daylight saving time in Australian Capital Territory: when the clocks change.
Australian Capital Territory uses daylight saving time from 4 Oct 2026 to 4 Apr 2027, following the rules for Australian Eastern Time. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
- 5 April 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 3:00 local time
- 4 October 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 4 April 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 3:00 local time
- 3 October 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
Every place listed for Australian Capital Territory changes its clocks on these dates.
Time in the other states and territories of Australia.
Every other part of Australia, with its time zones and local time. See every one on the Australia page.
- New South Wales Australian Eastern and Australian Central Time --:--
- Northern Territory Australian Central Time --:--
- Queensland Australian Eastern Time --:--
- South Australia Australian Central Time --:--
- Tasmania Australian Eastern Time --:--
- Victoria Australian Eastern Time --:--
- Western Australia Australian Western Time --:--
Quick answers about time in Australian Capital Territory.
Short, clear answers about the time zone, daylight saving time and cities of Australian Capital Territory.
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What time zone is Australian Capital Territory in?
All of Australian Capital Territory uses Australian Eastern Time, UTC+10, and UTC+11 during daylight saving time.
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What time is it in Canberra?
Canberra is the capital of Australian Capital Territory. It uses Australian Eastern Time, UTC+10, and UTC+11 during daylight saving time. Its live local time is shown in the city list on this page.
03
Does Australian Capital Territory observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 5 April 2026 at 3:00 local time and clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 2:00 local time.
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When do the clocks change in Australian Capital Territory in 2026?
In 2026, clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 5 April 2026 and clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, 4 October 2026. The countdown on this page shows the next change.
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What is the time difference between Australian Capital Territory and Sydney?
Australian Capital Territory is on the same time as Sydney all year.
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What is the time difference between Australian Capital Territory and New York?
Australian Capital Territory is 16 hours ahead of New York in January and 14 hours ahead of New York in July.
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What is the largest city in Australian Capital Territory?
Canberra is the largest place listed for Australian Capital Territory, with about 367,752 people. It uses Australian Eastern Time.
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How many time zones does Australian Capital Territory have?
Australian Capital Territory has one time zone, Australian Eastern Time, so every place listed shows the same time.
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Which other states and territories use Australian Eastern Time?
New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria also use Australian Eastern Time for all or most of their area.
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How do I find the time in a city in Australian Capital Territory?
Search the city list on this page or scroll through the 2 largest places. Each place has its own page with the live local time, sunrise and sunset, and the time difference from where you are.