CHRISTMAS ISLAND

Introduction

CHRISTMAS ISLAND is located in Oceania, with its capital being Feiyu Bay and the official language being Chinese (Cantonese), English.

AUD is the legal tender of CHRISTMAS ISLAND. The top-level domain of CHRISTMAS ISLAND is .cx, and to make an overseas call to CHRISTMAS ISLAND, you need to add +618 / 00618 before the number.

The IANA time zone of CHRISTMAS ISLAND is Indian/Christmas. The local time is 1 hours ahead compared to Beijing time. On 2026-03-04, the sunrise time in CHRISTMAS ISLAND's capital Feiyu Bay is 06:00, and the sunset time is 18:17.

Christmas Island: Australia's Indian Ocean Ecological Gem

Christmas Island is an Australian overseas territory located in the eastern Indian Ocean, about 2,600 kilometers from the Australian mainland and 350 kilometers from Java, with an area of about 135 square kilometers. This tropical island is famous for its unique ecosystem, where tens of millions of red crabs migrate massively to the coast to breed every November, creating a spectacular natural spectacle that attracts nature lovers from around the world. The island is rich in biodiversity, including a variety of endemic species and coral reef ecosystems, making it an important base for ecotourism and scientific research. The population is approximately 2,000, with English as the official language and a multicultural mix. Historically a phosphate mining site, tourism and marine conservation are now the main focus of development, making it a hidden paradise in the Indian Ocean with its pristine natural landscape and tranquil atmosphere.