Absolute Location of Hobart, Tasmania: Coordinates and Context

Hobart's Geographic Coordinates

The absolute location of Hobart, Tasmania is:

What This Means

• 42°53′ South: 42 degrees, 53 minutes south of the Equator
• 147°20′ East: 147 degrees, 20 minutes east of the Prime Meridian (Greenwich)
• Hemisphere: Southern & Eastern
• Temperate Zone: Similar latitude to: Northern Spain, Oregon, New Zealand South Island

Geographic Context

• Island: Tasmania (Lutruwita) – 26th largest island globally
• Position: Southeastern Tasmania, on River Derwent estuary
• Harbor: One of world's deepest natural ports
• Distance to Mainland: 240 km (150 mi) across Bass Strait to Victoria
• Antarctic Gateway: 2,800 km to Antarctic coast; major research logistics hub

Climate Implications

• Cool Temperate Oceanic (Cfb): Mild summers (12–21°C), cool winters (4–12°C)
• Roaring Forties Influence: Consistent westerlies, variable weather
• Daylight: 15h summer / 9h winter (less extreme than mainland Australia)

Practical Uses

• Navigation: GPS entry for marine/aviation
• Mapping: GIS, surveying, property boundaries
• Astronomy: Telescope alignment, satellite tracking
• Climate Data: Weather station reference (BOM ID: 94029)

Hobart is Australia's second-oldest capital (1804) and southernmost. Coordinates based on GDA2020 datum (compatible with WGS84 for most purposes).