Current Date And Time In Launceston, Australia
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
06:46:54 AEST
State: Tasmania
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 90,953
District: Launceston
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Launceston, a city in Tasmania, Australia in Australia And Oceania. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Launceston — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Launceston | |
| District / County | Launceston | |
| State | Tasmania | |
| Country | Australia | |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 90,953 | |
| Area | 95.10 km² (36.72 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Tasmania | #2 of 185 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 | 11 | |
| In Feet | 36 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -41.44 | |
| Longitude | 147.13 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.439° S 147.135° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 26' 20" S 147° 8' 5" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 26.33' S 147° 8.08' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Tasmania Capital | 161 km South of Hobart | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Te Anau, New Zealand (1,715 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +08:00 to +10:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +08:00 to +11:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:21 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:14 PM | |
| Day Length | 9h 53m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 7250 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Australia/Hobart | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1806-01-01 |
Launceston is a city situated in Tasmania, Australia, within Australia And Oceania. It falls under Launceston, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Launceston 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 Tasmania
The latitude and longitude of Launceston pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 11 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Launceston on the map
Launceston 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 Launceston 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. › Launceston exchange rates
To ring a number in Launceston 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 Launceston and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Launceston ranks #2 of 185 cities in Tasmania. It lies about 161 km South of Hobart, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Tasmania market. › Cities near Launceston
Launceston has a recorded population of approximately 90,953 people. That places it #2 of 185 cities with population data in Tasmania. Browse more cities in Tasmania for comparison.
Launceston spans approximately 95.10 square kilometers (36.72 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Launceston keeps UTC +08:00 to +10:30, moving to +08:00 to +11:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:21 AM and sets around 05:14 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Launceston price in Australian dollar (AUD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Launceston currency page.
Launceston is about 161 km South of Hobart, the capital of Tasmania. See cities near Launceston for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Launceston lands you closest to Te Anau, New Zealand, about 1,715 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Launceston sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.