Stanley runs on UTC−3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Stanley and your time
Stanley at a glance
| Country | Falkland Islands |
|---|---|
| Capital of | the Falkland Islands |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Stanley |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2010 |
| Coordinates | 51.69° S, 57.86° W |
Stanley time zone and clock changes
Local time in Stanley is UTC−3 year round, under the Atlantic/Stanley rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2010, and no future change is scheduled.
As the capital of the Falkland Islands, Stanley shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Stanley, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Stanley for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Stanley is
When it is 9:00 AM in Stanley, it is 7:00 AM in New York, 11:00 PM in Sydney and 4:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 8 h 30 min ahead | 8 h 30 min ahead | 8 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
Because Stanley keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Stanley
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Stanley is in the southern hemisphere, so the longest day comes in December (16 hours 41 minutes) and the shortest in June (7 hours 48 minutes). The latest sunset, at 9:12 PM, falls on December 29.
Daylight through the year in Stanley
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:53 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 8:59 AM | 4:47 PM | 7 h 48 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:40 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 4:29 AM | 9:10 PM | 16 h 41 min |
Clock time and sun time in Stanley
The clock in Stanley runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:50 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Stanley
All the places listed below keep the same time as Stanley.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Arenas (Chile) | 899 km (558 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Comodoro Rivadavia (Argentina) | 957 km (595 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Stanley today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Plan around the time in Stanley
- Convert a time to or from Stanley: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Stanley to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Stanley and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Stanley in?
Stanley uses the Atlantic/Stanley time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does Stanley use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Stanley last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2010 and now stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Stanley and New York?
Stanley is 2 hours ahead of New York in January and 1 hour ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Stanley does not.
How long is the longest day in Stanley?
About 16 hours 41 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 7 hours 48 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Stanley?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Stanley lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:50 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.