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Current Date And Time In Newcastle, Australia

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:16:21 AEST
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 508,437
District: Newcastle

🌎 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Newcastle, a city in New South Wales, Australia in Australia And Oceania. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Newcastle — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Newcastle, New South Wales Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameNewcastle
District / CountyNewcastle
StateNew South Wales
CountryAustralia
ContinentAustralia And Oceania
Demographics & Area
Total Population508,437
Area261.80 km² (101.08 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in New South Wales#2 of 1529 cities with population data
Currency
NameAustralian Dollar
Code ISO-4217AUD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+61
International Exit Prefix0011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.au
Elevation
In Meter48
In Feet157
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-32.93
Longitude151.78
Decimal Degrees (DD)32.93° S 151.78° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)32° 55' 46" S 151° 46' 48" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)32° 55.77' S 151° 46.81' E
Location Context
Distance to New South Wales Capital117 km South-Southwest of Sydney
Nearest City in Another CountryPoya, New Caledonia (1,843 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+08:00 to +10:30
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+08:00 to +11:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:32 AM
Sunset🌅 05:23 PM
Day Length10h 51m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code2300
Local Time Zone (IANA)Australia/Sydney
Founded / Incorporated1804-01-01

Newcastle – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Newcastle, New South Wales

Newcastle is a city situated in New South Wales, Australia, within Australia And Oceania. It falls under Newcastle, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Newcastle as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in New South Wales

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Newcastle

The latitude and longitude of Newcastle pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 48 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Newcastle on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Newcastle

Newcastle runs on UTC +08:00 to +10:30, shifting to +08:00 to +11:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Newcastle

Payments and pricing in Newcastle run on Australian Dollar (AUD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Newcastle exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Newcastle

To ring a number in Newcastle from outside Australia, dial +61 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Newcastle and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Newcastle's Standing Within New South Wales

By recorded population, Newcastle ranks #2 of 1529 cities in New South Wales. It lies about 117 km South-Southwest of Sydney, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the New South Wales market. › Cities near Newcastle

📊 How This Newcastle Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Newcastle into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Newcastle to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the New South Wales market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Newcastle. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Newcastle

👥 What is the population of Newcastle?

Newcastle has a recorded population of approximately 508,437 people. That places it #2 of 1529 cities with population data in New South Wales. Browse more cities in New South Wales for comparison.

📐 How large is Newcastle in square kilometers?

Newcastle spans approximately 261.80 square kilometers (101.08 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Newcastle in?

Newcastle sits within Newcastle, is part of New South Wales in Australia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Newcastle in?

Newcastle keeps UTC +08:00 to +10:30, moving to +08:00 to +11:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:32 AM and sets around 05:23 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Newcastle?

Businesses and shops in Newcastle price in Australian dollar (AUD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Newcastle currency page.

📍 How far is Newcastle from the state capital?

Newcastle is about 117 km South-Southwest of Sydney, the capital of New South Wales. See cities near Newcastle for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Newcastle lands you closest to Poya, New Caledonia, about 1,843 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Newcastle sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.