Time in Cook Islands
Capital · Avarua
Time zone in Cook Islands
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Rarotonga Cook Islands Standard Time |
UTC-10:00 | No | Avarua |
About Cook Islands
| Capital: | Avarua |
|---|---|
| Region: | Oceania · Polynesia |
| Population: | 15,040 |
| Currency: | New Zealand dollar (NZD, $) |
| Calling code: | +682 |
| Languages: | English, Cook Islands Māori |
| ISO codes: | CK / COK |
| Internet domain: | .ck |
Cities in Cook Islands
Public holidays in Cook Islands 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 2 Jan — Day after New Year's Day
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 25 Apr — Anzac Day
- 1 Jun — Queen's Birthday
- 3 Jul — Ra o te Ui Ariki (House of Ariki)
- 4 Aug — Constitution Day
Frequently asked questions about time in Cook Islands
How many time zones does Cook Islands have?
Cook Islands uses one time zone: Cook Islands Standard Time (Pacific/Rarotonga, currently UTC-10:00).
Does Cook Islands use daylight saving time?
No. None of Cook Islands’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Avarua, the capital of Cook Islands?
See the live clock on the Avarua time page. Avarua uses Pacific/Rarotonga.