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UTC+10 |
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IANA Time Zone |
Australia/Brisbane |
Gold Coast time compared to Beijing time (China) |
2 hours behind |
Introduction to Gold Coast, Australia
Located in the southeast of Queensland, Australia, the Gold Coast is Australia's sixth largest city and a famous coastal tourist resort. The city gets its name from its 57 kilometers of golden sandy beaches and is known for its surfer's paradise, theme parks and subtropical climate.
Geography and Climate
The Gold Coast is bordered by Brisbane to the north and New South Wales to the south and has over 260 kilometers of navigable waterways. The climate is subtropical, with an average annual temperature of 25°C and 300 days of sunshine per year, making it a great place to visit in all seasons. City landmarks include the Q1 Tower (the tallest residential building in the southern hemisphere) and the Columbine Safari Park.
Tourism and economic highlights
As the centerpiece of Australia's tourism economy, the Gold Coast is home to major theme parks such as Warner Bros. Movie World and SeaWorld, which attract around 13 million visitors annually. The international airport offers direct flights to many Asian countries and the M1 highway connects to the capital city of Brisbane.The city's infrastructure was fully upgraded after the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Culture and Lifestyle
Multicultural communities make up 30% of the city, known for surf culture, street art and festivals. The Gold Coast University Hospital is a regional medical center, and Griffith University and Bond University offer tertiary education. Local life is characterized by recreational sports, seafood cuisine and a night-time economy.
Gold Coast Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-03-02
Sunrise Time
05:39
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18:17
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