Saipan runs on UTC+10 (ChST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Saipan and your time
Saipan at a glance
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands |
|---|---|
| Region | Saipan |
| Capital of | the Northern Mariana Islands |
| Time zone | Pacific/Saipan |
| Abbreviation now | ChST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+10 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1977 |
| Coordinates | 15.21° N, 145.75° E |
Time zone in Saipan
The clocks in Saipan follow Pacific/Saipan and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1977. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+10.
Saipan is the capital, and all of the Northern Mariana Islands keeps this time.
Clock changes in Saipan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Saipan for 2026 or 2027.
Saipan time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Saipan is 6:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 10:00 AM in Sydney and 3:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 15 h behind | 15 h behind | 14 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 18 h behind | 18 h behind | 17 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 2 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | Same time | 7 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
Because Saipan 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 Saipan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Saipan, from 11 hours 14 minutes to 13 hours 2 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Saipan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 21 | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:48 AM | 6:50 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:39 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 14 min |
Clock time and sun time in Saipan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Saipan: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Cities near Saipan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Saipan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dededo (Guam) | 213 km (132 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hagåtña (Guam) | 221 km (138 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Plan around the time in Saipan
- Convert a time to or from Saipan: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Saipan to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Saipan and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Saipan in?
Saipan uses the Pacific/Saipan time zone, which is UTC+10 (ChST) all year.
Does Saipan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Saipan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1977 and now stays on UTC+10 all year.
What is the time difference between Saipan and New York?
Saipan is 15 hours ahead of New York in January and 14 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Saipan does not.
How long is the longest day in Saipan?
About 13 hours 2 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 14 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.