Current time in Christmas Island

Christmas Island — an island in the Indian Ocean, an external territory of Australia located south of Java and northwest of the mainland, official language — English.

Since 1 February 1958 it has been administered as an external territory of Australia under the Christmas Island Act. Local government is provided by the Shire of Christmas Island led by a mayor. An Administrator appointed by the Governor-General of Australia represents the federal government. Foreign affairs and defense remain the responsibility of the Australian government.