Geographic position of Launceston
Launceston is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.4388° S, 147.1347° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,613 km (2,866 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 14,632 km (9,092 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 5,406 km (3,359 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 12,279 km (7,630 mi) east
Launceston 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 Launceston
With a population of 90,953, Launceston ranks as the 24th most populous city in Australia, out of 309 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Launceston
Launceston Airport (LST / YMLT) is a regional airport serving Launceston directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:33:24.
Daylight saving time changes in Launceston
Launceston 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 Launceston
Business hours in Launceston (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 Launceston
Compare time in Launceston with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Launceston in?
Launceston 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 Launceston at UTC+10.
What time is it in Launceston right now?
The current local time in Launceston is 07:33:24 on Thursday, 03 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Launceston observe daylight saving time?
No. Launceston is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Launceston?
Launceston is currently UTC+10, meaning local time is +10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Launceston?
Launceston Airport (LST) is the airport serving Launceston. The current local time at the airport is 07:33:24.
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