Current Time in Townsville, Australia
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
AESTUTC+10
Townsville time zone
Time Zone
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
IANA: Australia/Brisbane
UTC Offset
UTC+10
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
19.27° S, 146.81° E
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Sunset
6:08 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Townsville to New York | -14 hours | |
| Townsville to London | -9 hours | |
| Townsville to Dubai | -6 hours | |
| Townsville to New Delhi | -4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Townsville to Tokyo | -1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Townsville. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Townsville
What time zone is Townsville in?
Townsville is on Australian Eastern Standard Time (IANA time zone Australia/Brisbane), which is AEST (UTC+10) all year.
Does Townsville observe daylight saving time?
No. Townsville does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on AEST (UTC+10) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Townsville and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 14 hours behind Townsville. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Townsville?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 6:04 AM and sets at 6:08 PM local time, giving 12 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Australia on the same time as Townsville?
No. Australia has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Townsville follows Australian Eastern Standard Time.