Time in Christmas Island
Capital · Flying Fish Cove
Time zone in Christmas Island
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian/Christmas Christmas Island Time |
UTC+07:00 | No | Flying Fish Cove |
About Christmas Island
| Official name: | Territory of Christmas Island |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Flying Fish Cove |
| Region: | Oceania · Australia and New Zealand |
| Population: | 1,692 |
| Currency: | Australian dollar (AUD, $) |
| Calling code: | +61 |
| Languages: | English |
| ISO codes: | CX / CXR |
| Internet domain: | .cx |
Cities in Christmas Island
Public holidays in Christmas Island 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 26 Jan — Australia Day
- 17 Feb — Chinese New Year estimated
- 20 Mar — End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) estimated
- 23 Mar — Labour Day
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 25 Apr — Anzac Day
- 27 May — Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) estimated
Frequently asked questions about time in Christmas Island
How many time zones does Christmas Island have?
Christmas Island uses one time zone: Christmas Island Time (Indian/Christmas, currently UTC+07:00).
Does Christmas Island use daylight saving time?
No. None of Christmas Island’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Flying Fish Cove, the capital of Christmas Island?
See the live clock on the Flying Fish Cove time page. Flying Fish Cove uses Indian/Christmas.