Yaren runs on UTC+12 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Yaren and your time
Yaren at a glance
| Country | Nauru |
|---|---|
| Region | Yaren District |
| Capital of | Nauru |
| Time zone | Pacific/Nauru |
| UTC offset now | UTC+12 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 0.55° S, 166.93° E |
Which time zone Yaren uses
Local time in Yaren is UTC+12 year round, under the Pacific/Nauru rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
At UTC+12, Yaren is among the first places on Earth to start each new day.
As the capital of Nauru, Yaren shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Yaren, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yaren for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Yaren is
When it is 9:00 AM in Yaren, 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 | 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 |
Because Yaren 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 Yaren
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Yaren last between 12 hours 5 minutes and 12 hours 9 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Yaren
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 21 | 6:56 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:51 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:42 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:46 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 9 min |
Clock time and sun time in Yaren
The clock in Yaren 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.
Cities near Yaren
All the places listed below keep the same time as Yaren.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarawa (Kiribati) | 705 km (438 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Majuro (Marshall Islands) | 983 km (611 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Yaren today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Tools for time in Yaren
- Convert a time to or from Yaren: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Yaren to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Yaren and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yaren in?
Yaren uses the Pacific/Nauru time zone, which is UTC+12 all year.
Does Yaren use daylight saving time?
No. Yaren stays on UTC+12 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Yaren and New York?
Yaren 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 Yaren does not.
How long is the longest day in Yaren?
About 12 hours 9 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 12 hours 5 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Yaren?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Yaren 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.