Palikir keeps UTC+11 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Palikir and your time
Palikir at a glance
| Country | Micronesia |
|---|---|
| Region | Pohnpei State |
| Capital of | Micronesia |
| Time zone | Pacific/Pohnpei |
| UTC offset now | UTC+11 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 6.92° N, 158.16° E |
Palikir time zone and clock changes
Local time in Palikir is UTC+11 year round, under the Pacific/Pohnpei rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Palikir is the capital of Micronesia, which uses 2 different offsets. Official dates and deadlines are often given in capital time, so check which zone a notice means.
Clock changes in Palikir, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Palikir for 2026 or 2027.
Palikir time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Palikir, it is 5:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 9:00 AM in Sydney and 2:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 19 h behind | 19 h behind | 18 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 1 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h behind | 8 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | None |
Because Palikir 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 and sunset in Palikir
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Palikir, from 11 hours 43 minutes to 12 hours 32 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Palikir
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 21 | 6:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:13 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:17 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:34 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 43 min |
When the sun is highest in Palikir
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Palikir: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Palikir today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Plan around the time in Palikir
- Convert a time to or from Palikir: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Palikir to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Palikir and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Palikir in?
Palikir uses the Pacific/Pohnpei time zone, which is UTC+11 all year.
Does Palikir use daylight saving time?
No. Palikir stays on UTC+11 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Palikir and New York?
Palikir is 16 hours ahead of New York in January and 15 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Palikir does not.
How long is the longest day in Palikir?
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.