All of the Marshall Islands keeps one time, UTC+12, all year round.
The Marshall Islands at a glance
| Capital | Majuro |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+12 |
| IANA time zones | 2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Which time zone the Marshall Islands uses
The tz database lists 2 zones for the Marshall Islands because some regions had different rules in the past, but they all show the same time today.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Kwajalein | --:-- | UTC+12 | Not observed | |
| Pacific/Majuro | --:-- | UTC+12 | Not observed | Majuro |
Daylight saving time in the Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands does not use daylight saving time, and the tz database records none since 1970.
Local time in the largest cities of the Marshall Islands
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majuro | Majuro Atoll | --:-- | Pacific/Majuro |
Time in the Marshall Islands compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in the Marshall Islands, it is 4:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 8:00 AM in Sydney and 1:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 17 h behind | 17 h behind | 16 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 20 h behind | 20 h behind | 19 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 6 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min behind |
| Singapore | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind |
| UTC | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 12 h behind |
Daylight across the Marshall Islands
Days in Majuro last between 11 hours 43 minutes and 12 hours 32 minutes over the year.
Same clock as the Marshall Islands right now
These countries read the same time as the Marshall Islands today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Nauru
- Norfolk Island Daylight saving time
- Tuvalu
- Wallis and Futuna
Daylight saving time
Plan around the time in the Marshall Islands
- Convert a time to or from the Marshall Islands: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Majuro to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in the Marshall Islands 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 the Marshall Islands have?
One. All of the Marshall Islands shows the same time, although the tz database lists 2 zone names for historical reasons.
Does the Marshall Islands use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC+12 all year.
What is the time difference between the Marshall Islands and New York?
The Marshall Islands is 17 hours ahead of New York in January and 16 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and the Marshall Islands does not.
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.