cocos

Introduction

cocos is located in Oceania, with its capital being West Island and the official language being English.

AUD is the legal tender of cocos. The top-level domain of cocos is .cc, and to make an overseas call to cocos, you need to add ++61-891 / 00+61-891 before the number.

The IANA time zone of cocos is Indian/Cocos. The local time is 1.5 hours ahead compared to Beijing time. On 2026-03-04, the sunrise time in cocos's capital West Island is 06:05, and the sunset time is 18:23.

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

The Cocos Islands are an Australian overseas territory located in the central Indian Ocean, about 2,750 kilometers from the Australian mainland, consisting of 27 coral atolls, the main islands of which are West Island and Home Island. the islands were discovered by the British in 1814, became a British colony in 1857, and were formally transferred to Australian administration in 1955. The Cocos Islands are known for their unique natural beauty, with pristine white sandy beaches, rich coral reef ecosystems and tropical birdlife. Tourism is the mainstay of the economy, with coconut cultivation and fishing also playing a part. The local culture is a blend of Malay, European and Aboriginal elements, with English and Cocos Malay being the main languages spoken by the residents, making it an ideal destination for a tropical island experience and multiculturalism.