Geographic position of Hobart
Hobart is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.8794° S, 147.3294° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,773 km (2,966 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 14,792 km (9,191 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 5,245 km (3,259 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 12,018 km (7,468 mi) east
Hobart 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 Hobart
With a population of 252,639, Hobart ranks as the 14th most populous city in Australia, out of 309 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Hobart
Hobart International Airport (HBA / YMHB) is a major international airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Hobart.
Current local time at the airport is 04:33:44.
Daylight saving time changes in Hobart
Hobart uses the IANA time zone identifier Australia/Hobart. 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 Hobart
Business hours in Hobart (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 Hobart
Compare time in Hobart with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Hobart in?
Hobart follows the Australia/Hobart time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Hobart at UTC+10.
What time is it in Hobart right now?
The current local time in Hobart is 04:33:44 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Hobart observe daylight saving time?
No. Hobart is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Hobart?
Hobart is currently UTC+10, meaning local time is +10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Hobart?
Hobart International Airport (HBA) is the nearest airport to Hobart, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 04:33:44.
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