Geographic position of Ballarat
Ballarat is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.5662° S, 143.8496° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,182 km (2,599 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 14,201 km (8,824 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 5,837 km (3,627 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 12,693 km (7,887 mi) east
Ballarat lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Ballarat
With a population of 111,973, Ballarat ranks as the 21st most populous city in Australia, out of 309 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Ballarat
Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV / YMAV) is a major international airport located about 76 km (47 mi) from Ballarat.
Current local time at the airport is 04:33:31.
Daylight saving time changes in Ballarat
Ballarat uses the IANA time zone identifier Australia/Melbourne. The current local offset is UTC+10 / AEST.
2026
Previous change: Standard time started
- The offset changed from UTC+11 / AEDT to UTC+10 / AEST.
- The clock was moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Daylight saving time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+10 / AEST to UTC+11 / AEDT.
- The clock will be moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Ballarat
Business hours in Ballarat (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 7:00 PM (previous day) - 3:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 4:00 PM (previous day) - 12:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 4:30 AM - 12:30 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Tokyo: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Sydney: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Ballarat
Compare time in Ballarat with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ballarat in?
Ballarat follows the Australia/Melbourne time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Ballarat at UTC+10.
What time is it in Ballarat right now?
The current local time in Ballarat is 04:33:31 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ballarat observe daylight saving time?
No. Ballarat is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Ballarat?
Ballarat is currently UTC+10, meaning local time is +10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ballarat?
Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) is the nearest airport to Ballarat, located about 76 km away. The current local time at the airport is 04:33:31.
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