DST Starts
Sunday, October 4, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC +10:00 → UTC +11:00
Daylight Saving Time in Canberra
Check when daylight saving time starts and ends in Canberra, when the clocks change, and how the local UTC offset changes during the year.
2026 DST
Canberra, Australia
Australia/Sydney
DST Ends
Sunday, April 5, 2026
2:59 AM
UTC +11:00 → UTC +10:00
Daylight Saving Time in Canberra in 2026
Daylight Saving Time Ends
The clock change occurs on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
2:59 AM
UTC +11:00UTC +10:00
Daylight Saving Time Starts
The clock change occurs on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC +10:00UTC +11:00
DST Dates for Canberra by Year
| Year | DST Starts | DST Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sunday, October 1, 2023 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 2, 2023 2:59 AM |
| 2024 | Sunday, October 6, 2024 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 7, 2024 2:59 AM |
| 2025 | Sunday, October 5, 2025 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 6, 2025 2:59 AM |
| 2026 | Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 5, 2026 2:59 AM |
| 2027 | Sunday, October 3, 2027 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 4, 2027 2:59 AM |
| 2028 | Sunday, October 1, 2028 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 2, 2028 2:59 AM |
| 2029 | Sunday, October 7, 2029 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 1, 2029 2:59 AM |
Does Canberra Use Daylight Saving Time?
Canberra has seasonal clock changes in 2026. Its UTC offset changes during the year according to the Australia/Sydney time zone data.
Canberra Time Zone
The IANA time zone identifier used for Canberra is Australia/Sydney.
Time Zone
GMT+10
UTC +10:00
Time Zone
GMT+11
UTC +11:00
Daylight Saving Time in Canberra FAQ
Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?
Canberra has seasonal clock changes in 2026 according to the Australia/Sydney time zone data.
When does daylight saving time start in Canberra in 2026?
Daylight saving time starts in Canberra on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
When does daylight saving time end in Canberra in 2026?
Daylight saving time ends in Canberra on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
What time zone is Canberra in?
Canberra uses the IANA time zone identifier Australia/Sydney.
Do the clocks change in Canberra in 2026?
Yes. Canberra has seasonal clock changes in 2026.
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