Beach in Queensland

Current Local Time in Whitehaven Beach

Current local time and time zone in Whitehaven Beach, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌤️ 74°F now🕔 8:44 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August, September, October and November

Current local time in Whitehaven Beach

8:44 AM
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time zoneAustralia/Lindeman
UTC offsetUTC+10:00
UTC now10:44 PM
Sunrise6:19 AM
Sunset5:53 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:19 AM
Sunset5:53 PM
Daylight11h 34m
Solar noon12:06 PM
Golden hour (am)6:19 AM - 7:19 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:53 PM - 5:53 PM
Blue hour (am)5:49 AM - 6:19 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:53 PM - 6:23 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 88%
Moonrise3:15 PM
Moonset4:15 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Whitehaven Beach

TypeBeach
StateQueensland
CountryAustralia
ContinentOceania
Coordinates20°16′59.9″S 149°1′59.9″E (-20.2833, 149.0333)
Known forsilica sand in the Whitsundays
Local time8:44 AM (UTC+10:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August, September, October and November
ClimateTropical

Summary

Whitehaven Beach is a beach in Queensland. Whitehaven Beach is a beach known for silica sand in the Whitsundays.

Right now it is 74°F (24°C) in Whitehaven Beach with mainly clear. It feels like 77°F. Today runs from 68°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 76%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Whitehaven Beach is June, July, August, September, October and November. The climate is tropical. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 66°F.

Nearby highlights include Great Barrier Reef and Great Barrier Reef.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 74°F is in line with the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Whitehaven Beach today at 9.1/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 20°16′59.9″S 149°1′59.9″E (-20.2833, 149.0333)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whitehaven Beach?

Whitehaven Beach is a beach in Queensland. Its coordinates are -20.2833, 149.0333. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Whitehaven Beach right now?

It is currently 74°F (24°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 67% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Whitehaven Beach?

June, July, August, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Whitehaven Beach, which has a tropical climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Whitehaven Beach in?

Whitehaven Beach observes Australia/Lindeman (UTC+10:00). The local time is 8:44 AM.

What are the top things to do in Whitehaven Beach?

Popular options include Great Barrier Reef and Great Barrier Reef.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 8:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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