Does Gold Coast observe daylight saving time?

No. Gold Coast stays on UTC+10:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and London?

London is 10 hours behind Gold Coast right now. During the year the gap varies between 9 hours and 10 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Gold Coast?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

When do working hours in Gold Coast overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Gold Coast's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Gold Coast's working day.

Current Time in Gold Coast, Australia — AEST

UTC+10:00No clock changesAustralia/Brisbane

Gold Coast, Australia

03:50:41 AM

Friday, November 6, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Gold Coast, Australia is 3:50 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Gold Coast is on AEST (UTC+10:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Gold Coast

Time zone and daylight saving time in Gold Coast

Time zone (IANA): Australia/Brisbane
Current offset: AEST (UTC+10:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Gold Coast does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+10:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

04:50 AM

Sunset

06:09 PM

Day length

13h 18m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:29 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 13h 55m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 10h 22m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Gold Coast	Overlap with Gold Coast
New York	12:50	−15 h	00:00–08:00	None
London	17:50	−10 h	19:00–03:00	None
Singapore	01:50	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Hong Kong	01:50	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Tokyo	02:50	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Sydney	04:50	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Gold Coast

In 49 days
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 52 days
Boxing Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026
Public
In 56 days
New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public

Airports near Gold Coast

Gold Coast Airport OOL20 km straight-line
Brisbane International Airport BNE75 km straight-line
Sunshine Coast Airport MCY160 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Gold Coast observe daylight saving time?: No. Gold Coast stays on UTC+10:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Gold Coast and London?: London is 10 hours behind Gold Coast right now. During the year the gap varies between 9 hours and 10 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Gold Coast?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Gold Coast overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Gold Coast's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Gold Coast's working day.

Time in other cities, compared with Gold Coast

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