Majuro runs on UTC+12 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Majuro and your time
Majuro at a glance
| Country | Marshall Islands |
|---|---|
| Region | Majuro Atoll |
| Capital of | the Marshall Islands |
| Time zone | Pacific/Majuro |
| UTC offset now | UTC+12 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 7.09° N, 171.38° E |
Majuro time zone and clock changes
Majuro follows the Pacific/Majuro time zone and stays on UTC+12 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
At UTC+12, Majuro is among the first places on Earth to start each new day.
As the capital of the Marshall Islands, Majuro shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Majuro, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Majuro for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Majuro and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Majuro 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 17 h behind | 17 h behind | 16 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 20 h behind | 20 h behind | 19 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 6 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind | 7 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
Majuro never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Majuro
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Being in the tropics, Majuro sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 32 minutes) is only 49 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 43 minutes). Sunrise stays between 6:17 AM and 6:53 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Majuro
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 21 | 6:38 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:20 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:24 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:41 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 43 min |
Clock time and sun time in Majuro
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Majuro: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Places close to Majuro
All the places listed below keep the same time as Majuro.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarawa (Kiribati) | 665 km (413 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yaren (Nauru) | 983 km (611 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Majuro today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Tools for time in Majuro
- Convert a time to or from Majuro: 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 Majuro and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Majuro in?
Majuro uses the Pacific/Majuro time zone, which is UTC+12 all year.
Does Majuro use daylight saving time?
No. Majuro stays on UTC+12 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Majuro and New York?
Majuro 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 Majuro does not.
How long is the longest day in Majuro?
About 12 hours 32 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
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.