Time Now in Launceston, Australia 🇦🇺
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Launceston ranks
#27 for most southerly · #50 for first into the new day.
Lat/Long: 41.44° S, 147.13° E
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Population rank: #21 of 4,886 cities in Australia by population
State: Tasmania
Country: 🇦🇺 Australia (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Australia/Hobart
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: AEST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACST, AEST, AWST, JST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACDT, AEDT
Launceston is in the Australia/Hobart time zone (UTC+10:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Launceston, Australia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Launceston
Daylight Hours in Launceston
Launceston gets 9h 28m of daylight today. Sunrise in Launceston is at 07:33 and sunset in Launceston is at 17:01.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 10m near the June solstice to 15h 10m near the December solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Launceston
What is the current local time in Launceston?
The live local time in Launceston is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Launceston currently observes AEST, with a standard offset of UTC+10:00.
What time zone is Launceston in?
Launceston uses the AEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+10:00.
Does Launceston observe daylight saving time?
Yes, but not right now. Launceston switches to daylight saving time during the summer months.
Cities Sharing Launceston's Time Zone (UTC+10:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Launceston.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 05:52 | 07:33 | 12:17 | 14:42 | 17:01 | 18:31 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 05:52 | 07:33 | 12:17 | 14:43 | 17:02 | 18:32 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:51 | 07:32 | 12:17 | 14:43 | 17:02 | 18:32 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:51 | 07:31 | 12:17 | 14:44 | 17:03 | 18:33 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:50 | 07:31 | 12:17 | 14:45 | 17:04 | 18:34 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:50 | 07:30 | 12:17 | 14:45 | 17:05 | 18:35 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:49 | 07:29 | 12:17 | 14:46 | 17:06 | 18:36 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Launceston
Sunrise
in Launceston
↑
7:33 AM
Sunset
in Launceston
↓
5:01 PM
Day Length
9h 27m
Dawn
in Launceston
7:02 AM
Dusk
in Launceston
5:32 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Launceston
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
3.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:23
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:11
Distances & Clock Changes in Launceston
How Far Is Launceston From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 915 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Singapore | 6,451 km | NW (306deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,861 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,609 km | N (354deg) |
| Mumbai | 10,161 km | WNW (295deg) |
| Dubai | 11,974 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 12,650 km | SSE (166deg) |
| Los Angeles | 12,774 km | ENE (66deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Launceston?
Launceston next changes its clocks on October 3, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Launceston's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Launceston and you would surface near Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal, about 265 km from the antipodal point at 41.4deg N, 32.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Launceston
What time is it in Launceston right now?
The current local time in Launceston is 09:16 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Launceston follows the Australia/Hobart time zone.
What time zone is Launceston in?
Launceston uses the Australia/Hobart IANA time zone (UTC+10:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Launceston?
Launceston is UTC+10:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Launceston local time, shift the clock 10:00 hours forward.
Is Launceston on daylight saving time right now?
No — Launceston is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Launceston today?
Today in Launceston: sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset is at 17:01, giving 9h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Launceston tonight?
The moon phase over Launceston tonight is Waxing Crescent with 3.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Launceston?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Launceston, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.