Noumea runs on UTC+11 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Noumea and your time
Noumea at a glance
| Country | New Caledonia |
|---|---|
| Region | South Province |
| Capital of | New Caledonia |
| Time zone | Pacific/Noumea |
| UTC offset now | UTC+11 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1997 |
| Coordinates | 22.27° S, 166.45° E |
Time zone in Noumea
Noumea follows the Pacific/Noumea time zone and stays on UTC+11 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1997; the tz database lists no change after that.
As the capital of New Caledonia, Noumea shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Noumea, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Noumea for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Noumea is
A 9:00 AM start in Noumea 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 Noumea 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 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 Noumea
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Day length barely moves in Noumea, from 10 hours 46 minutes to 13 hours 30 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Noumea
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 21 | 5:58 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:33 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:43 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:08 AM | 6:38 PM | 13 h 30 min |
Clock time and sun time in Noumea
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Noumea: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Places close to Noumea
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vila (Vanuatu) | 541 km (336 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kingston (Norfolk Island) | 769 km (478 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Noumea today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Plan around the time in Noumea
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Noumea in?
Noumea uses the Pacific/Noumea time zone, which is UTC+11 all year.
Does Noumea use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Noumea last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1997 and now stays on UTC+11 all year.
What is the time difference between Noumea and New York?
Noumea 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 Noumea does not.
How long is the longest day in Noumea?
About 13 hours 30 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 46 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.