Current Date And Time In Katherine, Australia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:21:34 AEST
State: Northern Territory
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 5,980
District: Katherine
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Katherine, a city in Northern Territory, Australia in Australia And Oceania. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Katherine — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Katherine | |
| District / County | Katherine | |
| State | Northern Territory | |
| Country | Australia | |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,980 | |
| Area | 336.67 km² (129.99 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Northern Territory | #5 of 113 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Australian Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | AUD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +61 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 0011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .au | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 110 | |
| In Feet | 361 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -14.47 | |
| Longitude | 132.26 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 14.465° S 132.263° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 14° 27' 55" S 132° 15' 48" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 14° 27.91' S 132° 15.81' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Northern Territory Capital | 271 km Northwest of Darwin | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Saumlaki, Indonesia (728 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +08:00 to +10:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +08:00 to +11:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:27 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:04 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 37m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Australia/Darwin | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1926-01-01 |
Katherine is a city situated in Northern Territory, Australia, within Australia And Oceania. It falls under Katherine, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Katherine as a Populated Place. 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 Northern Territory
The latitude and longitude of Katherine pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 110 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Katherine on the map
Katherine 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
Payments and pricing in Katherine 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. › Katherine exchange rates
To ring a number in Katherine 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 Katherine and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Katherine ranks #5 of 113 cities in Northern Territory. It lies about 271 km Northwest of Darwin, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Northern Territory market. › Cities near Katherine
Katherine has a recorded population of approximately 5,980 people. That places it #5 of 113 cities with population data in Northern Territory. Browse more cities in Northern Territory for comparison.
Katherine spans approximately 336.67 square kilometers (129.99 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Katherine sits within Katherine, is part of Northern Territory in Australia. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Katherine keeps UTC +08:00 to +10:30, moving to +08:00 to +11:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:27 AM and sets around 07:04 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Katherine price in Australian dollar (AUD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Katherine currency page.
Katherine is about 271 km Northwest of Darwin, the capital of Northern Territory. See cities near Katherine for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Katherine lands you closest to Saumlaki, Indonesia, about 728 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Katherine sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.