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Christmas Island national flag - official symbol of Australia And Oceania

Current Date And Time In Christmas Island

Monday, 31 August 2026
11:42:32 CXT
Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (CXT)
Population: 1,692

🗺️ Map of Christmas Island - Satellite View & Geographic Coordinates


Explore detailed interactive map of Christmas Island featuring satellite imagery, geographic coordinates, regional boundaries and location intelligence. This comprehensive mapping tool provides accurate GPS positioning, territorial visualization and spatial data essential for business professionals, logistics planners, market researchers and location-based strategic decision-making.

Benefits for Professionals: Real-time satellite views • Accurate latitude/longitude coordinates • Regional state mapping • Proximity analysis • Business location intelligence • Logistics route planning • Market territory insights • Mobile-responsive interface • Strategic geographic data for regional proximity analysis and territorial divisions research

🌐 Geographic Coordinates of Christmas Island

📍 LATITUDE
10.448°
South (S)
📍 LONGITUDE
105.69°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)10.4475° S105.6904° E
Signed Decimal Degrees-10.4475105.6904
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)10° 26' 51" S105° 41' 26" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)10° 26.8515' S105° 41.4269' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Christmas Island Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:59 AM
🌅 SUNSET
05:55 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
11h 56m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:57 AM
Calculated for today (31 Aug 2026) from Christmas Island’s geographic center coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Christmas Island’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
1,163 km
(723 mi) • Christmas Island's center is in the southern hemisphere
📍 DISTANCE FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
11,570 km
(7,190 mi) • Christmas Island's center is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
10.448° N, 74.31° W
The point exactly opposite Christmas Island's center through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Christmas Island, you'd surface nearest to Fundación, Colombia, about 16 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Christmas Island

📍 Location Details

CountryChristmas Island
ContinentAustralia And Oceania
CapitalFlying Fish Cove
Country CodeCXR
Time Zone+07:00

📈 Area & Population

Population1,692
Area (km²)135.00 km²
Area (mi²)52.12 mi²
Pop. Density12.53 /km²
Elevation270 m / 885 ft

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Border Analysis

🗺️ Border & Territory Information

Land Borders: Island nation - No land borders
Geographic Status: 🌊 Coastal Nation

📐 Geographic Size Analysis

Total Area: 135.0 km² (52.1 mi²)
🟢 Land: 135.0 km² (52.1 mi²) - 100.0%
🌍 World Share: 0.000% of Earth's land surface
🏆 Area Rank: #226 largest country in the world
👥 Population Rank: #243 of 249 countries worldwide
🌐 Regional Rank: #26 of 28 in Australia And Oceania

🗺️ GPS Coordinates of Major States in Christmas Island

Below are the precise geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude and elevation), plus straight-line distance from Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island's national capital, for the largest states/provinces in Christmas Island. Use these coordinates for routing, location intelligence and GIS mapping.

State / RegionLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
Christmas Island-25.2744° S133.7751° E399 m3,387 km🗺 View Map
Countries By Alphabets

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🗺️ Complete Guide to Christmas Island Map & Geographic Intelligence

📍 Understanding Christmas Island Geography

The interactive map of Christmas Island provides real-time satellite imagery combined with accurate geographic coordinates, enabling precise location intelligence for business professionals and strategic planners. This comprehensive mapping solution integrates territorial boundaries, regional divisions and GPS positioning data essential for logistics optimization, market territory analysis and location-based decision-making.

Geographic coordinates displayed include latitude and longitude values measured in decimal degrees, providing the exact center point of Christmas Island's territory. These coordinates serve as critical reference data for GPS navigation systems, geographic information systems (GIS), spatial database management and location-based service development.

🎯 Business Applications of Christmas Island Maps

  • Logistics Planning: Optimize shipping routes, warehouse locations and distribution networks across Christmas Island
  • Market Territory Analysis: Define sales regions, analyze market coverage and identify expansion opportunities
  • Site Selection: Evaluate potential business locations using geographic intelligence and proximity data
  • Supply Chain Management: Track shipments, monitor transportation corridors and analyze delivery zones
  • Competitive Intelligence: Map competitor locations, analyze geographic market share and identify underserved areas
  • Risk Assessment: Evaluate geographic risk factors including natural hazards, political boundaries and infrastructure accessibility

🌐 Geographic Data & Coordinate Systems

The latitude and longitude coordinates presented on the Christmas Island map utilize the WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984) standard, ensuring compatibility with GPS devices, mapping software and international mapping platforms. Coordinates are displayed in decimal degrees format for precision and universal compatibility.

📊 Geographic Data Specifications:

  • Coordinate System: WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984)
  • Format: Decimal Degrees (DD)
  • Precision: Up to 6 decimal places for meter-level accuracy
  • Hemisphere Indicators: N/S for latitude, E/W for longitude
  • Map Projection: Mercator projection for web mapping

💡 Strategic Location Intelligence

  • Regional Proximity: Analyze neighboring countries for cross-border business opportunities and trade corridors
  • State/Province Mapping: Understand internal territorial divisions for regional market strategies
  • Distance Calculations: Measure aerial distances between locations for logistics cost estimation
  • Timezone Alignment: Coordinate operations across regions considering time differences
  • Infrastructure Mapping: Identify major cities, transportation hubs and communication networks
  • Market Density Analysis: Visualize population centers and economic activity zones

💡 Pro Tip: Use the interactive map's zoom and pan features to explore specific regions of Christmas Island. Click on neighboring countries to quickly access their geographic data for comparative territorial analysis and regional market research!

🌟 Key Features of Our Christmas Island Mapping Solution

  • State/Region Access: Navigate to internal territorial divisions instantly
  • Free Geographic Data: No registration or payment required
  • Professional Tool: Ideal for business logistics, market research and strategic planning
  • Cross-Referenced Data: Links to population, timezone and national symbols data
  • API Integration Ready: Coordinates compatible with all major mapping platforms

Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Island Maps ❓

📍 What are the exact coordinates of Christmas Island?

The geographic center of Christmas Island is located at approximately 10.448° S (Latitude) and 105.69° E (Longitude). These coordinates use the WGS84 datum and provide the central reference point for geographic information systems and GPS navigation.

🗺️ How can I use Christmas Island map data for business?

Business professionals use Christmas Island mapping data for logistics optimization, market territory analysis, site selection, supply chain management and competitive intelligence. The geographic coordinates enable precise location tracking, while the interactive map helps visualize regional markets, transportation corridors and strategic business locations across Christmas Island.

🌍 Which countries border Christmas Island?

You can explore countries near Christmas Island by clicking on our Nearby Countries section. The sidebar also displays Map Of Other Countries showing neighboring nations within close geographic proximity, perfect for analyzing regional trade opportunities and cross-border business strategies.

📊 Can I see states and regions within Christmas Island?

Yes! Visit our Christmas Island States & Regions page to explore internal territorial divisions including provinces, states and administrative regions. This data is essential for regional market segmentation, territory management and localized business strategies within Christmas Island.

⏰ What timezone is Christmas Island in?

Christmas Island operates in UTC+07:00. For detailed timezone information, current local time and daylight saving time schedules, visit our Christmas Island Profile page. Timezone data is critical for coordinating international business operations, scheduling meetings and planning logistics across regions.

📱 Is the Christmas Island map mobile-friendly?

Absolutely! Our Christmas Island interactive map is fully optimized for mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. The responsive design ensures perfect viewing on all screen sizes with touch-friendly controls for zoom, pan and navigation. Access critical geographic intelligence on-the-go for field operations, sales territory management and location-based decision-making.

🔍 What other geographic data is available for Christmas Island?

Beyond maps, we provide comprehensive data for Christmas Island including population statistics, land area measurements, GDP/economic indicators, currency exchange rates, timezone offsets, national symbols, capital city information, ISO country codes, dialing codes, internet domains and neighboring country analysis. Visit the Christmas Island main profile for complete business intelligence data.

📊 What does the Geographic Profile of Christmas Island show?

The Geographic Profile section summarizes Christmas Island's key location facts in one place — continent, capital, country code and time zone, alongside population, total area in km² and mi², population density and elevation. It's a quick-reference snapshot for researchers, students and business users who need core geographic data without digging through multiple pages.

📍 Where can I find GPS coordinates for states and cities in Christmas Island?

Scroll down to the GPS Coordinates of Major States and GPS Coordinates of Major Cities tables on this page. Both list the largest states/provinces and cities in Christmas Island ranked by population, with precise latitude/longitude values and direct links to each location's own satellite map — useful for routing, GIS integration and location intelligence work.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Christmas Island today?

Today, measured from Christmas Island's geographic center, sunrise is at 05:59 AM and sunset is at 05:55 PM, giving a day length of 11h 56m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above. Note that a large country may span several time zones or sunrise/sunset times depending on the region.

📍 How far is Christmas Island from the Equator?

Christmas Island's geographic center is approximately 1,163 km (723 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere, and about 11,570 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Christmas Island?

The antipodal point of Christmas Island's geographic center — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's core — falls nearest to Fundación, Colombia, roughly 16 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.