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Current Date And Time In Townsville, Australia

Saturday, 01 August 2026
01:24:04 AEST
State: Queensland
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 201,313
District: Townsville

🌎 Townsville, Queensland, Australia – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Townsville, a city in Queensland, Australia in Australia And Oceania. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Townsville — 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

Townsville, Queensland Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameTownsville
District / CountyTownsville
StateQueensland
CountryAustralia
ContinentAustralia And Oceania
Demographics & Area
Total Population201,313
Area140.20 km² (54.13 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Queensland#5 of 1058 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 Meter15
In Feet49
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-19.27
Longitude146.81
Decimal Degrees (DD)19.266° S 146.806° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)19° 15' 59" S 146° 48' 20" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)19° 15.98' S 146° 48.34' E
Location Context
Distance to Queensland Capital1,111 km South-Southeast of Brisbane
Nearest City in Another CountrySamarai, Papua New Guinea (1,048 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+08:00 to +10:30
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+08:00 to +11:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:40 AM
Sunset🌅 05:57 PM
Day Length11h 17m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP CodeQLD 4810
Local Time Zone (IANA)Australia/Brisbane
Founded / Incorporated1865-01-01

Townsville – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Townsville, Queensland

Townsville is a city situated in Queensland, Australia, within Australia And Oceania. It falls under Townsville, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Townsville 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 Queensland

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Townsville

The latitude and longitude of Townsville pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 15 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Townsville on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Townsville

Townsville 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 Townsville

Payments and pricing in Townsville 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. › Townsville exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Townsville

To ring a number in Townsville 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 Townsville and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Townsville's Standing Within Queensland

By recorded population, Townsville ranks #5 of 1058 cities in Queensland. It lies about 1,111 km South-Southeast of Brisbane, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Queensland market. › Cities near Townsville

📊 How This Townsville Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Townsville 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 Townsville to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Queensland market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Townsville. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Townsville

👥 What is the population of Townsville?

Townsville has a recorded population of approximately 201,313 people. That places it #5 of 1058 cities with population data in Queensland. Browse more cities in Queensland for comparison.

📐 How large is Townsville in square kilometers?

Townsville spans approximately 140.20 square kilometers (54.13 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Townsville in?

Townsville sits within Townsville, is part of Queensland in Australia. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Townsville in?

Townsville keeps UTC +08:00 to +10:30, moving to +08:00 to +11:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:40 AM and sets around 05:57 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Townsville?

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

📍 How far is Townsville from the state capital?

Townsville is about 1,111 km South-Southeast of Brisbane, the capital of Queensland. See cities near Townsville for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Townsville lands you closest to Samarai, Papua New Guinea, about 1,048 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Townsville sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.