Current local time in Gold Coast, Australia
AEST · UTC+10:00 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
About Gold Coast
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia uses the Australian Eastern Standard Time time zone (Australia/Brisbane), currently UTC+10:00. Population: about 591,473.
| Country: | Australia |
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| State / region: | Queensland |
| Coordinates: | 28°00′S / 153°26′E |
| Population: | 591,473 |
| Currency: | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +61 |
Time zone in Gold Coast
| IANA time zone: | Australia/Brisbane |
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| Time zone name: | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+10:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Australia: | 12 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Gold Coast does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+10:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Gold Coast today
| Sunrise: | 05:02 |
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| Sunset: | 17:59 |
| Solar noon: | 11:30 |
| Day length: | 12h 56m |
| Civil twilight: | 04:38 – 18:23 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (AEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Gold Coast
- London+9 hGold Coast is 9 hours ahead of London
- New York+14 hGold Coast is 14 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+9 hGold Coast is 9 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Gold Coast time
What time zone is Gold Coast in?
Gold Coast uses the IANA time zone Australia/Brisbane (Australian Eastern Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+10:00.
Does Gold Coast observe daylight saving time?
Gold Coast does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+10:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Gold Coast and London?
Right now Gold Coast is 9 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Gold Coast and New York?
Right now Gold Coast is 14 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.