Time in French Polynesia
- Tahiti:8:38 pmPapeete · UTC-10 · night
- Marquesas Islands:9:08 pmUTC-9:30 · night
- Gambier Islands:9:38 pmUTC-9 · night
French Polynesia has 3 time zones: from UTC-10 (Tahiti) to UTC-9 (Gambier Islands) today.
Time zones
3 time zones: from UTC-10 (Tahiti) to UTC-9 (Gambier Islands) today.
Daylight saving
No. None of French Polynesia’s zones changes its clocks; each keeps one offset all year.
Next clock change
None of French Polynesia’s clocks change in the coming year. Places that don’t change their clocks
Sun in Papeete
Sunrise 5:24 am, sunset 6:02 pm: 12 h 38 min of daylight. Time in Papeete
Tahiti · 8:38 pm
Tahiti and the Society Islands, the Tuamotus and the Austral Islands.
Marquesas Islands · 9:08 pm
The Marquesas Islands, half an hour ahead.
Gambier Islands · 9:38 pm
The Gambier Islands, an hour ahead.
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Questions
What time zones does French Polynesia have?
French Polynesia has 3 time zones. Tahiti: Tahiti and the Society Islands, the Tuamotus and the Austral Islands. Marquesas Islands: The Marquesas Islands, half an hour ahead. Gambier Islands: The Gambier Islands, an hour ahead.
Does French Polynesia use daylight saving time?
No. None of French Polynesia’s zones changes its clocks; each keeps one offset all year.
What time is it in Papeete, the capital?
It’s 8:38 pm on Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Papeete. Sunrise 5:24 am, sunset 6:02 pm: 12 h 38 min of daylight.