Current Date And Time In Canberra, Australia
Monday, 10 August 2026
20:53:58 AEST
State: Australian Capital Territory
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 367,752
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Canberra, a city in Australian Capital Territory, Australia in Australia And Oceania. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Canberra — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Canberra | |
| State | Australian Capital Territory | |
| Country | Australia | |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 367,752 | |
| Area | 471.78 km² (182.16 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | National Capital | |
| Population Rank in Australian Capital Territory | #1 of 101 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Australian Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | AUD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +61 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 0011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .au | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 571 | |
| In Feet | 1,873 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -35.28 | |
| Longitude | 149.13 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.283° S 149.128° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 17' 0" S 149° 7' 41" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 17.01' S 149° 7.68' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Te Anau, New Zealand (1,929 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +08:00 to +10:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +08:00 to +11:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:48 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:29 PM | |
| Day Length | 10h 40m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 2600–2617 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Australia/Sydney | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1913-03-12 |
Canberra is a city situated in Australian Capital Territory, Australia, within Australia And Oceania. GeoNames classifies Canberra as a National Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Australian Capital Territory
The latitude and longitude of Canberra pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 571 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Canberra on the map
Canberra runs on UTC +08:00 to +10:30, shifting to +08:00 to +11:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Canberra run on Australian Dollar (AUD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Canberra exchange rates
To ring a number in Canberra from outside Australia, dial +61 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Canberra and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Canberra ranks #1 of 101 cities in Australian Capital Territory. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Australian Capital Territory market. › Cities near Canberra
Canberra has a recorded population of approximately 367,752 people. That places it #1 of 101 cities with population data in Australian Capital Territory. Browse more cities in Australian Capital Territory for comparison.
Canberra spans approximately 471.78 square kilometers (182.16 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Canberra is part of Australian Capital Territory in Australia. It is classified as a National Capital.
Canberra keeps UTC +08:00 to +10:30, moving to +08:00 to +11:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:48 AM and sets around 05:29 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Canberra price in Australian dollar (AUD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Canberra currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Canberra lands you closest to Te Anau, New Zealand, about 1,929 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Canberra sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.