Current local time in Gold Coast, Australia
The live clock above shows the time in Gold Coast. Gold Coast is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone, UTC+10 right now (AEST).
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Region | Queensland |
| Population | about 430,000 |
| Coordinates | 28.08° S, 153.45° E |
| Time zone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Abbreviation | AEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+10 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Gold Coast doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+10 (AEST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:49 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | 6:37 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| September equinox | 5:36 AM | 5:41 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:41 PM | 13 h 55 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Gold Coast at about 11:55 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 14 minutes behind the sun, because Gold Coast sits at 153.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 150.0° E.
Gold Coast time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Gold Coast |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 hours behind in Jan, 14 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 18 hours behind in Jan, 17 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 10 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 6 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | 2 hours behind | |
| Tokyo | 1 hour behind | |
| Sydney | 1 hour ahead in Jan, same time in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Gold Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 81 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Newcastle | 552 km (343 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Sydney | 684 km (425 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Wollongong | 745 km (463 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Canberra | 899 km (558 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Townsville | 1,194 km (742 mi) | same time |
| Melbourne | 1,339 km (832 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Cranbourne | 1,348 km (837 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in Australia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Gold Coast in?
Gold Coast is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone, UTC+10, all year.
Does Gold Coast have daylight saving time?
Gold Coast doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+10 (AEST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Gold Coast when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Gold Coast's clocks follow a zone centred on 150.0° E, so on standard time they run about 14 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).