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Solar data for the Cocos Islands
Pick a place for today's sun position, a sun path diagram, the best fixed tilt for solar panels and the monthly output of an off-grid array at 70°.
Largest places in the Cocos Islands at a glance
| Place | Latitude | Best tilt | Off-grid tilt | Sun hours/day (flat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Island | 12.2° S | 10° | 29° | 5.64 |
Daylight and clock time in the Cocos Islands
In West Island the longest day of the year lasts 12 h 51 min and the shortest 11 h 25 min. The Cocos Islands does not use daylight saving time: the clocks stay the same all year.
| Time zone | Places | UTC offset | Clocks change in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian/Cocos | 1 | UTC+6:30 | no daylight saving time |
Questions about solar in the Cocos Islands
Does the Cocos Islands use daylight saving time?
The Cocos Islands does not use daylight saving time: the clocks stay the same all year.
How long is the longest day in the Cocos Islands?
12 h 51 min in West Island; the shortest day lasts 11 h 25 min in West Island.