Papua New Guinea runs on 2 different offsets, from UTC+10 to UTC+11. The clocks below show each zone live.
Papua New Guinea at a glance
| Capital | Port Moresby |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+10 … UTC+11 |
| IANA time zones | 2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time zones in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea has 2 IANA time zones, which cover 2 different offsets. The widest gap inside the country is 1 hour.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Port_Moresby | --:-- | UTC+10 | Not observed | Port Moresby |
| Pacific/Bougainville | --:-- | UTC+11 | Not observed |
Clock changes in Papua New Guinea
There are no seasonal clock changes in Papua New Guinea. The time difference to other countries shifts only when they change their own clocks.
Local time in the largest cities of Papua New Guinea
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Moresby | National Capital | --:-- | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Time in Papua New Guinea compared with the world
Differences below use the time in the capital, Port Moresby. Other regions of Papua New Guinea differ by up to 1 hour.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 15 h behind | 15 h behind | 14 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 18 h behind | 18 h behind | 17 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 9 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind |
| Singapore | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | Same time |
| UTC | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 10 h behind |
Daylight across Papua New Guinea
In Port Moresby, daylight runs from 11 hours 34 minutes at the June solstice to 12 hours 41 minutes at the December solstice.
Countries on the same time as Papua New Guinea
These countries read the same time as Port Moresby right now.
Tools for time in Papua New Guinea
- Convert a time to or from Papua New Guinea: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Port Moresby to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Papua New Guinea and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Papua New Guinea have?
2 offsets, from UTC+10 to UTC+11. The tz database splits them into 2 named zones.
Does Papua New Guinea use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC+10 all year.
What is the time difference between Papua New Guinea and New York?
It depends on the region. The capital, Port Moresby, is 15 hours ahead of New York in January and 14 hours ahead of New York in July.
What time is it in the capital of Papua New Guinea?
The capital, Port Moresby, uses Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10 right now). The live clock for Port Moresby is on its own page.
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.