Geographic position of Newcastle
Newcastle is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.9295° S, 151.7801° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,666 km (2,278 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 13,685 km (8,503 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 6,353 km (3,948 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 14,182 km (8,812 mi) east
Newcastle 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 Newcastle
With a population of 508,437, Newcastle ranks as the 7th most populous city in Australia, out of 309 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Newcastle
Newcastle Airport (NTL / YWLM) is a major international airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Newcastle.
Current local time at the airport is 04:33:09.
Daylight saving time changes in Newcastle
Newcastle uses the IANA time zone identifier Australia/Sydney. 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 Newcastle
Business hours in Newcastle (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)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Newcastle
Compare time in Newcastle with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Newcastle in?
Newcastle follows the Australia/Sydney time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Newcastle at UTC+10.
What time is it in Newcastle right now?
The current local time in Newcastle is 04:33:09 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Newcastle observe daylight saving time?
No. Newcastle is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Newcastle?
Newcastle is currently UTC+10, meaning local time is +10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Newcastle?
Newcastle Airport (NTL) is the nearest airport to Newcastle, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 04:33:09.
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