What time zone is Sunshine Coast in?

Sunshine Coast uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) all year. Its IANA time zone is Australia/Brisbane.

Does Sunshine Coast observe daylight saving time?

No. Sunshine Coast uses AEST (UTC+10) all year.

What is the UTC offset of Sunshine Coast?

Sunshine Coast is UTC+10 all year

Current Time in Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

8:24:09 AM

08:24:09

Saturday, October 31, 2026

AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) · UTC+10:00

Australia/Brisbane

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Time zone details

Sunshine Coast does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Sunshine Coast

Sunrise4:58 AMSolar noon11:31 AMSunset6:04 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Australia
Administrative area: Queensland
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)

Practical

Country languages: English
Dialing code: +61
Population: 398,840
Elevation: Approximately 9 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 26° 39' S / 153° 04' E

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Clock changes in Sunshine Coast

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 4:58 AM
Solar noon: 11:31 AM
Sunset: 6:04 PM
Daylight duration: 13 hr 06 min1 min 26 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:34 AM – 6:28 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:05 AM – 6:57 PM
Astronomical twilight: 3:36 AM – 7:26 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination70%

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Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 4:58 AM (east, 106.1°)
Sunset: 6:04 PM (west, 253.7°)
Day length: 13 hr 06 min1 min 26 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:31 AM (77.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:34 AM – 6:28 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:05 AM – 6:57 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 3:36 AM – 7:26 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (70% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:36 PM (northeast, 62.1°)
Moonset: 9:08 AM (northwest, 299.9°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Monday, November 2, 2026 at 6:28 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, October 31	4:58 AM	6:04 PM	13 hr 06 min	1 min 26 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	4:58 AM	6:04 PM	13 hr 07 min	1 min 24 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	4:57 AM	6:05 PM	13 hr 08 min	1 min 25 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	4:56 AM	6:06 PM	13 hr 10 min	1 min 23 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	4:55 AM	6:06 PM	13 hr 11 min	1 min 22 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	4:55 AM	6:07 PM	13 hr 12 min	1 min 22 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, November 6	4:54 AM	6:08 PM	13 hr 14 min	1 min 21 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Queensland

Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sunshine Coast in?: Sunshine Coast uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) all year. Its IANA time zone is Australia/Brisbane.
When is the next clock change in Sunshine Coast?: No clock changes are scheduled for Sunshine Coast in the next 12 months
Does Sunshine Coast observe daylight saving time?: No. Sunshine Coast uses AEST (UTC+10) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Sunshine Coast?: Sunshine Coast is UTC+10 all year