Current local time in Townsville, Australia
AEST · UTC+10:00 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
About Townsville
Townsville, Queensland, Australia uses the Australian Eastern Standard Time time zone (Australia/Brisbane), currently UTC+10:00. Population: about 196,219.
| Country: | Australia |
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| State / region: | Queensland |
| Coordinates: | 19°16′S / 146°48′E |
| Population: | 196,219 |
| Currency: | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +61 |
Time zone in Townsville
| IANA time zone: | Australia/Brisbane |
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| Time zone name: | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+10:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Australia: | 12 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Townsville does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+10:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Townsville today
| Sunrise: | 05:38 |
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| Sunset: | 18:16 |
| Solar noon: | 11:57 |
| Day length: | 12h 38m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:15 – 18:38 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (AEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Townsville
- London+9 hTownsville is 9 hours ahead of London
- New York+14 hTownsville is 14 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+9 hTownsville is 9 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Townsville time
What time zone is Townsville in?
Townsville uses the IANA time zone Australia/Brisbane (Australian Eastern Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+10:00.
Does Townsville observe daylight saving time?
Townsville does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+10:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Townsville and London?
Right now Townsville is 9 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Townsville and New York?
Right now Townsville is 14 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.