Time in French Polynesia
Capital · Papeete
3 time zones in French Polynesia
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Tahiti Tahiti Time |
UTC-10:00 | No | Papeete | |
| Pacific/Marquesas Marquesas Time |
UTC-09:30 | No | — | |
| Pacific/Gambier Gambier Time |
UTC-09:00 | No | — |
About French Polynesia
| Capital: | Papeete |
|---|---|
| Region: | Oceania · Polynesia |
| Population: | 279,500 |
| Currency: | CFP franc (XPF, ₣) |
| Calling code: | +689 |
| Languages: | French |
| ISO codes: | PF / PYF |
| Internet domain: | .pf |
Cities in French Polynesia
Public holidays in French Polynesia 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Nouvel An
- 5 Mar — Arrivée de l’Évangile
- 3 Apr — Vendredi saint
- 6 Apr — Lundi de Pâques
- 1 May — Fête du travail
- 8 May — Fête de la Victoire 1945
- 14 May — Ascension
- 25 May — Lundi de Pentecôte
Frequently asked questions about time in French Polynesia
How many time zones does French Polynesia have?
French Polynesia has 3 IANA time zones in use, currently covering 3 different UTC offsets (UTC-10:00, UTC-09:30, UTC-09:00). Check the list above to see which region uses which zone.
Does French Polynesia use daylight saving time?
No. None of French Polynesia’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia?
See the live clock on the Papeete time page. Papeete uses Pacific/Tahiti.