Current Time in Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Australian Capital Territory is on Australian Eastern Daylight Time – AEDT (UTC+11) right now. It switches to AEST (UTC+10) on 4 Apr 2027.
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· Australian Capital Territory
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Time zone of Australian Capital Territory
| Time zone | Australian Eastern Daylight Time |
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| Abbreviation | AEDT |
| UTC offset | UTC+11 |
| IANA time zone id | Australia/Sydney |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+10 in winter, UTC+11 in summer |
Time difference between Australian Capital Territory and other cities
Daylight saving time in Australian Capital Territory
2026
- 5 April 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
- 4 October 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from AEST (UTC+10) to AEDT (UTC+11).
2027
- 4 April 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
- 3 October 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from AEST (UTC+10) to AEDT (UTC+11).
Australian Capital Territory time FAQ
What time is it in Australian Capital Territory right now?
Australian Capital Territory is on AEDT (UTC+11). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Australian Capital Territory, updated every second.
What time zone is Australian Capital Territory in?
Australian Capital Territory is in Australian Eastern Daylight Time, abbreviated AEDT, UTC+11. Its IANA time zone id is Australia/Sydney.
Does Australian Capital Territory observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
What is the time difference between Australian Capital Territory and New York?
New York is 16 hours behind Australian Capital Territory.
Cities in Australian Capital Territory
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.