Geographic position of Caloundra
Caloundra is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 26.8035° S, 153.1220° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,984 km (1,854 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 13,003 km (8,080 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 7,035 km (4,371 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 15,214 km (9,454 mi) east
Caloundra lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Caloundra
With a population of 96,305, Caloundra ranks as the 23rd most populous city in Australia, out of 309 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Caloundra
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY / YBSU) is a major international airport located about 24 km (15 mi) from Caloundra.
Current local time at the airport is 07:33:24.
Daylight saving time in Caloundra
Caloundra uses the IANA time zone identifier Australia/Brisbane. The current local offset is UTC+10 / AEST.
Caloundra does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Caloundra
Business hours in Caloundra (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 Caloundra
Compare time in Caloundra with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Caloundra in?
Caloundra follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Caloundra at UTC+10.
What time is it in Caloundra right now?
The current local time in Caloundra is 07:33:24 on Thursday, 03 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Caloundra observe daylight saving time?
No. Caloundra is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Caloundra?
Caloundra is currently UTC+10, meaning local time is +10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Caloundra?
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) is the nearest airport to Caloundra, located about 24 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:33:24.
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