What time zone is Australian Capital Territory in?

Australian Capital Territory spans 1 time zone (Australia/Sydney), currently UTC+11:00 from UTC (GMT+11).

Current Local Time in Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Q: Does Australian Capital Territory observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Australian Capital Territory observes daylight saving time in the Australia/Sydney zone. Clocks go back by 1 hour on April 4, 2027.

Time now in Australian Capital Territory, Australia 🇦🇺

07:32:40

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Australian Capital Territory spans 1 time zone (Australia/Sydney). · GMT+11 (UTC+11:00) · today is Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

We index 97 cities in Australian Capital Territory, Australia, with a combined population of about 849,106.

Time zone info

Region: Australian Capital Territory
Country: 🇦🇺 Australia
Time zones: Australia/Sydney
Main offset: UTC+11:00 GMT+11
Daylight saving: Observed — Clocks go back by 1 hour on April 4, 2027
Indexed cities: 97
Combined population: 849,106

Sunrise & sunset in Canberra

Sunrise: 06:06
Sunset: 19:30
Daylight length: 13h 23m

Approximate times for Canberra.

Major cities in Australian Capital Territory

Canberra07:32
Tuggeranong07:32
Kambah07:32
Ngunnawal07:32
Harrison07:32
Gordon07:32
Bruce07:32
Wanniassa07:32
Kaleen07:32
Dunlop07:32
Nicholls07:32
Macgregor07:32

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Australian Capital Territory right now?

The current local time in Australian Capital Territory is shown by the live clock above. It follows the Australia/Sydney IANA time zone, which is UTC+11:00 from UTC (GMT+11).

How many time zones are in Australian Capital Territory?

Australian Capital Territory, Australia spans 1 time zone: Australia/Sydney.

Does Australian Capital Territory observe daylight saving time?

Yes, the Australia/Sydney zone observes daylight saving time. Clocks go back by 1 hour on April 4, 2027.