Technical Specifications & Standards
Official chronometric properties, ISO standards, and international database registry identifiers for Cocos Islands Time:
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Transitions
⬆️ Spring Forward (Clocks Advance)
None
⬇️ Fall Back (Clocks Return)
None
Observing Jurisdictions & Subdivisions
2 Sovereign NationsSovereign nations, administrative subdivisions, and regional territories officially operating under CCT:
Regional Subdivisions & Territory Details
Financial Markets & Trading Hours
Coordinates Indian Ocean maritime communications, weather monitoring, and copra trade.
Local Hours: 08:00 - 16:00 CCT
UTC Window: 01:30 - 09:30 UTC
Major Cities in CCT
Primary metropolitan centers and financial hubs observing this time zone:
Adoption History & Astronomical Facts
Year Established: 1955
When sovereignty over the Cocos (Keeling) Islands was transferred from the United Kingdom to Australia in 1955, the territory retained UTC+6:30 based on its 96°53' East meridian.
The Cocos Islands share the exact same UTC+6:30 offset with Myanmar (Burma), despite being an Australian territory.
Frequently Asked Questions about CCT
What is Cocos Islands Time?
Cocos Islands Time (CCT) is UTC+6:30, observed on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
Do the Cocos Islands observe daylight saving?
No. The islands maintain UTC+6:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Cocos Islands and Perth?
The Cocos Islands are 1 hour and 30 minutes behind Perth (AWST, UTC+8).