What time is it in Launceston right now?

Launceston is on Australia/Hobart, currently UTC+10. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Launceston in?

Launceston uses the IANA time zone Australia/Hobart, which is UTC+10 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Launceston observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 4, 2026, when clocks go forward to UTC+11.

What time do the sun rise and set in Launceston today?

Today the sun rises at about 7:30 AM and sets at about 5:05 PM local time in Launceston, giving roughly 9h 35m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:18 PM.

Australia · Tasmania

Current local time in Launceston

Launceston keeps time on the Australia/Hobart zone, currently UTC+10. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Launceston, Tasmania

01:10

Sun, Jul 26UTC+10

Launceston time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Australia/Hobart
Current UTC offset: UTC+10
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Oct 4, 2026 → UTC+11
Country: Australia
Region: Tasmania
Coordinates: -41.44°, 147.13°
Population: 90,953
Local date: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Launceston today

Computed from Launceston's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 7:30 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Solar noon: 12:18 PM
Day length: 9h 35m
Civil dawn: 6:55 AM
Civil dusk: 5:40 PM
Golden hour ends: 8:07 AM
Golden hour begins: 4:28 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Launceston time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Launceston is
Los AngelesUnited States	08:10 PM	17h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	04:10 AM	9h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	07:10 AM	6h ahead
TokyoJapan	12:10 PM	1h ahead

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Working with Launceston time

Scheduling across Australia/Hobart is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Launceston and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Australia/Hobart.Track clock changesSee exactly when Launceston next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Launceston beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Launceston offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Australia/Hobart baked in, not guessed.

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Launcestontime — questions & answers

What time is it in Launceston right now?: Launceston is on Australia/Hobart, currently UTC+10. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Launceston in?: Launceston uses the IANA time zone Australia/Hobart, which is UTC+10 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Launceston observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 4, 2026, when clocks go forward to UTC+11.
What time do the sun rise and set in Launceston today?: Today the sun rises at about 7:30 AM and sets at about 5:05 PM local time in Launceston, giving roughly 9h 35m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:18 PM.