Geographic position of Wollongong
Wollongong is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.4240° S, 150.8935° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,832 km (2,381 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 13,851 km (8,607 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 6,187 km (3,844 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 13,856 km (8,610 mi) east
Wollongong 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 Wollongong
With a population of 280,153, Wollongong ranks as the 13th most populous city in Australia, out of 309 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Wollongong
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) is a major international airport located about 59 km (37 mi) from Wollongong.
Current local time at the airport is 04:34:46.
Daylight saving time changes in Wollongong
Wollongong 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 Wollongong
Business hours in Wollongong (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 Wollongong
Compare time in Wollongong with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Wollongong in?
Wollongong 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 Wollongong at UTC+10.
What time is it in Wollongong right now?
The current local time in Wollongong is 04:34:46 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Wollongong observe daylight saving time?
No. Wollongong is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Wollongong?
Wollongong is currently UTC+10, meaning local time is +10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Wollongong?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is the nearest airport to Wollongong, located about 59 km away. The current local time at the airport is 04:34:46.
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