Current Time in Wollongong, Australia
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
AESTUTC+10
Wollongong time zone
Time Zone
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
IANA: Australia/Sydney
UTC Offset
UTC+10
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Oct 4, 2026
Coordinates
34.42° S, 150.89° E
Sunrise
5:49 AM
Sunset
5:51 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 2 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Wollongong to New York | -14 hours | |
| Wollongong to London | -9 hours | |
| Wollongong to Dubai | -6 hours | |
| Wollongong to New Delhi | -4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Wollongong to Tokyo | -1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Wollongong. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Wollongong
What time zone is Wollongong in?
Wollongong is on Australian Eastern Time (IANA time zone Australia/Sydney). It uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) as standard time and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) during daylight saving time.
Does Wollongong observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Wollongong is in the southern hemisphere, so in 2026 daylight saving time ends on Sunday, April 5, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM, and starts again on Sunday, October 4, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Wollongong and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 14 hours behind Wollongong. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wollongong?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 5:49 AM and sets at 5:51 PM local time, giving 12 hours 2 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Australia on the same time as Wollongong?
No. Australia has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Wollongong follows Australian Eastern Time.