Current local time in Papeete, French Polynesia
UTC-10:00 · UTC-10:00 · Tahiti Time
About Papeete
Papeete, Windward Islands, French Polynesia uses the Tahiti Time time zone (Pacific/Tahiti), currently UTC-10:00. It is the capital of French Polynesia. Population: about 26,357.
| Country: | French Polynesia |
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| State / region: | Windward Islands |
| Coordinates: | 17°33′S / 149°36′W |
| Population: | 26,357 |
| Currency: | CFP franc (XPF) |
| Languages: | French |
| Country calling code: | +689 |
Time zone in Papeete
| IANA time zone: | Pacific/Tahiti |
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| Time zone name: | Tahiti Time (UTC-10:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-10:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in French Polynesia: | 3 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Papeete does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-10:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Papeete today
| Sunrise: | 05:25 |
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| Sunset: | 18:00 |
| Solar noon: | 11:42 |
| Day length: | 12h 35m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:03 – 18:22 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC-10:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Papeete
- London−11 hPapeete is 11 hours behind London
- New York−6 hPapeete is 6 hours behind New York
- Abuja−11 hPapeete is 11 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Papeete time
What time zone is Papeete in?
Papeete uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Tahiti (Tahiti Time). The current offset is UTC-10:00.
Does Papeete observe daylight saving time?
Papeete does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-10:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Papeete and London?
Right now Papeete is 11 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Papeete and New York?
Right now Papeete is 6 hours behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.