There is no single time in French Polynesia: it spans 3 offsets. The capital, Papeete, is on UTC−10.
French Polynesia at a glance
| Capital | Papeete |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC−10 … UTC−9 |
| IANA time zones | 3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time zones in French Polynesia
French Polynesia has 3 IANA time zones, which cover 3 different offsets. The widest gap inside the country is 1 hour.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Tahiti | --:-- | UTC−10 | Not observed | Faaa, Papeete |
| Pacific/Marquesas | --:-- | UTC−9:30 | Not observed | |
| Pacific/Gambier | --:-- | UTC−9 | Not observed |
Daylight saving time in French Polynesia
French Polynesia does not use daylight saving time, and the tz database records none since 1970.
Current time in cities in French Polynesia
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faaa | Îles du Vent | --:-- | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Papeete | Îles du Vent | --:-- | Pacific/Tahiti |
Time in French Polynesia compared with the world
Differences below use the time in the capital, Papeete. Other regions of French Polynesia differ by up to 1 hour.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 3 h ahead |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 11 h ahead |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 12 h ahead |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 15 h 30 min ahead | 15 h 30 min ahead | 15 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 18 h ahead | 18 h ahead | 18 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 19 h ahead | 19 h ahead | 19 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 21 h ahead | 21 h ahead | 20 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead |
Daylight across French Polynesia
Days in Papeete last between 11 hours 5 minutes and 13 hours 11 minutes over the year.
Countries on the same time as French Polynesia
These countries read the same time as Papeete right now.
Tools for time in French Polynesia
- Convert a time to or from French Polynesia: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Papeete to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in French Polynesia and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does French Polynesia have?
3 offsets, from UTC−10 to UTC−9. The tz database splits them into 3 named zones.
Does French Polynesia use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC−10 all year.
What is the time difference between French Polynesia and New York?
It depends on the region. The capital, Papeete, is 5 hours behind New York in January and 6 hours behind New York in July.
What time is it in the capital of French Polynesia?
The capital, Papeete, uses Pacific/Tahiti (UTC−10 right now). The live clock for Papeete is on its own page.
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.