Cook Islands

Introduction

Cook Islands is located in Oceania, with its capital being AVARUA and the official language being English, Cook Islands Maori.

Cook Islands dollar, New Zealand dollar is the legal tender of Cook Islands. The top-level domain of Cook Islands is .ck, and to make an overseas call to Cook Islands, you need to add +682 / 00682 before the number.

The IANA time zone of Cook Islands is Pacific/Rarotonga. The local time is 18 hours ahead compared to Beijing time. On 2026-03-02, the sunrise time in Cook Islands's capital AVARUA is 06:35, and the sunset time is 19:04.

Cook Islands: A Polynesian Jewel in the South Pacific

The Cook Islands is a Polynesian archipelago country in the South Pacific Ocean, consisting of 15 islands, between New Zealand and Hawaii, in free association with New Zealand, with a high degree of autonomy. The capital is on Rarotonga, with a population of about 17,000, and the official languages are English and Cook Islands Maori. Known for its tropical climate, stunning beaches and unique Maori culture, tourism is the mainstay of the economy, supplemented by black pearl farming, citrus cultivation and fishing. The local culture retains traditional Polynesian practices such as dance, handicrafts and seamanship, and attracts tourists from around the world each year to explore its pristine natural beauty and warmth.