Time zone · Oceania
CIT
Cocos Islands Time
Cocos Islands Time (CIT) is a unique time zone set at UTC+06:30, making it one of the few half-hour offsets in the world. The remote Cocos (Keeling) Islands use this time year-round, with no daylight saving changes, keeping things simple for residents and travelers alike.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Current offset
UTC+06:30
Standard · +0630
Daylight saving
Not observed
Year-round standard time
IANA zones
1
None observe daylight saving
DST offset
—
No summer variant
About CIT
A fixed, year-round offset.
Cocos Islands Time (CIT) is a unique time zone set at UTC+06:30, making it one of the few half-hour offsets in the world. The remote Cocos (Keeling) Islands use this time year-round, with no daylight saving changes, keeping things simple for residents and travelers alike.
IANA zones · the technical identifiers
The zone that resolve to CIT.
For software, always store the IANA identifier — never the abbreviation alone. The database keeps these zones distinct because their rules can, and historically did, diverge.
Cities currently on CIT
The same hour, city by city.
1 city · all UTC+06:30
Where CIT is used
One country.
Same offset · UTC+06:30
Other zones at UTC+06:30 right now.
These named zones share CIT's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about CIT, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What is the abbreviation for Cocos Islands Time?
- Cocos Islands Time is abbreviated as CIT, with a local notation of +0630.
- How many zones observe Cocos Islands Time?
- CIT has only one member zone, corresponding to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
- Does Cocos Islands Time observe daylight saving time?
- No, CIT does not observe daylight saving time; the offset remains constant at UTC+06:30 throughout the year.
- What makes Cocos Islands Time unique?
- Its UTC+06:30 offset is rare, as most time zones differ by full hours; this half-hour difference is found in only a few regions worldwide.
- Which country uses Cocos Islands Time?
- The Cocos (Keeling) Islands, an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean, are the only country using this time zone.
- What is the local time history for Cocos Islands Time?
- The current offset has been consistently used since January 1, 1900, making it one of the most stable time zones globally.
- How does Cocos Islands Time affect daily life?
- Living in CIT means experiencing a natural daily rhythm without the confusion of daylight saving changes, simplifying scheduling and coordination with neighboring regions.
- Is there a next daylight saving transition planned for Cocos Islands Time?
- No, there are no planned daylight saving transitions for CIT; the offset will remain the same indefinitely.
- What are the neighboring time zones to Cocos Islands Time?
- The nearest different time zones are UTC+05:45 (Nepal) and UTC+07:00 (Western Indonesia), highlighting the half-hour offset of CIT.
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