Tasmania operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) during winter months, which is 10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+10). During daylight saving time, observed from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April, Tasmania switches to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), which is UTC+11.
All of Tasmania follows the same timezone. Hobart, the state capital, along with Launceston, Devonport, and Burnie all observe AEST/AEDT. Tasmania shares the same timezone as New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory.
Tasmania is Australia's only island state, separated from the mainland by Bass Strait. It's named after Dutch explorer Abel Tasman who first sighted the island in 1642. Tasmania is known for its pristine wilderness, with about 42% of the state protected as national parks, reserves, and World Heritage sites.