Geographic position of Geelong
Geelong is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.1471° S, 144.3607° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,247 km (2,639 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 14,265 km (8,864 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 5,772 km (3,587 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 12,638 km (7,853 mi) east
Geelong 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 Geelong
With a population of 282,809, Geelong ranks as the 12th most populous city in Australia, out of 309 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Geelong
Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV / YMAV) is a major international airport serving Geelong directly.
Current local time at the airport is 04:33:31.
Daylight saving time changes in Geelong
Geelong 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 Geelong
Business hours in Geelong (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 Geelong
Compare time in Geelong with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Geelong in?
Geelong 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 Geelong at UTC+10.
What time is it in Geelong right now?
The current local time in Geelong is 04:33:31 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Geelong observe daylight saving time?
No. Geelong is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Geelong?
Geelong is currently UTC+10, meaning local time is +10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Geelong?
Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) is the airport serving Geelong. The current local time at the airport is 04:33:31.
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