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Current Date And Time In Alice River, Australia

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
22:51:59 AEST
State: Queensland
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 2,367
District: Townsville

✈️ Alice River, Queensland, Australia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Alice River, Queensland, Australia using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Alice River.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Alice River with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Alice River — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Australia, which includes Alice River, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Australia before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Australia's time zone +08:00 to +10:30, country calling code +61 (exit prefix 0011) and country internet domain .AU. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Alice River.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+08:00 to +10:30
📞 Country Calling Code+61
☎️ International Exit Prefix0011
🌐 Internet Domain.AU

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Australia — police 000, ambulance 000, fire brigade 000, general emergency 000. Store these in your phone before you reach Alice River. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Alice River.

🚔
Police
000
🚑
Ambulance
000
🚒
Fire
000
📞
General
000

📊 Australia At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Australia — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.951
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
83.1
years
📚
Literacy Rate
99.0%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$64,604
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
4.1%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Australia development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Alice River for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Alice River
Regional Airport • TSV
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
Townsville, AU
18
km away
Nearest to Brisbane (Capital)
International Airport • BNE
Brisbane International Airport
Brisbane, AU
13
km from Brisbane

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Alice River's exact coordinates, or Brisbane's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Alice River From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Alice River to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Sydney (Australia)1,679 km1,043 mi~ 2h 44m
Auckland (New Zealand)3,357 km2,086 mi~ 4h 42m
Singapore (Singapore)5,205 km3,234 mi~ 6h 52m
Tokyo (Japan)6,161 km3,828 mi~ 8h
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)11,038 km6,859 mi~ 13h 44m
Los Angeles (United States)11,653 km7,241 mi~ 14h 28m
Toronto (Canada)14,973 km9,304 mi~ 18h 22m
London (United Kingdom)15,413 km9,577 mi~ 18h 53m
Paris (France)15,442 km9,595 mi~ 18h 55m
New York (United States)15,496 km9,629 mi~ 18h 59m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Alice River, Australia is set to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) with a current offset of UTC +10:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Alice River requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneAustralian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +10:00
📅 DST Observing StatusInactive (Standard Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from October 04 (02:00) to April 04 (03:00).
🕒 Current Local Time10:51 PM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Alice River to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:51 PM on Tuesday in Alice River. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Alice River right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Alice River
New York (United States)Tue, 8:51 AM14h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Tue, 5:51 AM17h behind
Toronto (Canada)Tue, 8:51 AM14h behind
London (United Kingdom)Tue, 1:51 PM9h behind
Paris (France)Tue, 2:51 PM8h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Tue, 4:51 PM6h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Tue, 8:51 PM2h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Tue, 9:51 PM1h behind
Sydney (Australia)Tue, 10:51 PMSame time
Auckland (New Zealand)Wed, 12:51 AM2h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Alice River — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Alice River is the Australian dollar (AUD), written as $. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
$ 1.44
AUD
€ 1 Euro
$ 1.63
AUD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 1.91
AUD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 1.02
AUD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 28, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Alice River

Knowing which languages are used in Alice River helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
English

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Alice River. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Rangewood (Queensland, Australia)2 mi4 kmNE
⬆️
Bohle Plains (Queensland, Australia)5 mi8 kmENE
⬆️
Jensen (Queensland, Australia)7 mi11 kmNNE
⬆️
Condon (Queensland, Australia)7 mi11 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Rasmussen (Queensland, Australia)7 mi12 kmEast (E)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Alice River

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Alice River is the Great Wall of China (China), about 7,354 km away. Straight-line distances from Alice River to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,354 km4,570 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India9,013 km5,600 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan13,062 km8,116 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico14,276 km8,871 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru14,408 km8,953 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy15,038 km9,344 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,194 km9,441 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Alice River shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Queensland and Australia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Queensland Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Queensland, including major hub cities.
✈️ Australia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Australia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Alice River, Australia runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type I socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Alice River and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Alice River.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
IType I: Two or three flat angled pins
States By Alphabets

🧭 Alice River's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Alice River

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Alice River. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Alice River — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Alice River

Alice River keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Australia. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Alice River

The closest airport to Alice River is Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV), about 18 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Alice River From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Alice River needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Alice River gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Alice River

Alice River rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Alice River — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Alice River

ℹ️ Alice River OverviewSee the full profile of Alice River — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Alice River MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Alice River for distance and direction.
💰 Alice River CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Alice River

What side of the road do people drive on in Alice River?

Alice River, like the rest of Australia, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Alice River use?

Alice River runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type I sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Alice River?

In Alice River, reach police on 000, ambulance on 000, fire brigade on 000, a general emergency line on 000. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Alice River?

Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) is the nearest airport to Alice River, about 18 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Alice River in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Alice River runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC +08:00 to +10:30). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Alice River?

Alice River shares the official and regional languages of Queensland and Australia — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Alice River?

No — Alice River uses the Australian dollar (AUD), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Alice River currency page for live rates.