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Time in the Cook Islands

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3:27 PM · Friday, October 9, 2026

  • Cook Islands Standard Time
  • UTC-10
  • Pacific/Rarotonga
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
18:40
Daylight
12 h 27 min

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Cook Islands Standard Time · UTC-10

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Time in the Cook Islands, in detail

  • Time zone Cook Islands Standard Time Pacific/Rarotonga
  • UTC offset UTC-10 IANA zone Pacific/Rarotonga
  • Daylight saving Not observed The Cook Islands keeps the same offset all year.
  • Sunrise 06:13 Solar noon at 12:27
  • Sunset 18:40 12 h 27 min of daylight
  • People on this clock 14,222 Cook Islands
  • Coordinates -21.21°, -159.77° Sunrise and sunset are calculated from this position.

Time in the Cook Islands: common questions

What time zone is the Cook Islands in?
All of the Cook Islands uses one time zone: Cook Islands Standard Time (Pacific/Rarotonga), currently UTC−10.
What is the time offset in the Cook Islands compared with UTC?
Local time in the Cook Islands is UTC−10, with no seasonal change.
Does the Cook Islands switch to summer time?
No, the Cook Islands does not switch to summer time; the clocks stay on UTC−10.
How long is the day in the Cook Islands today?
On October 9 there are 12 hours and 27 minutes of daylight in the capital, Avarua: the sun rises at 6:12 AM and sets at 6:39 PM.
Where else is it the same time as in the Cook Islands?
UTC−10 is currently also the time in French Polynesia.
How does the time in the Cook Islands compare with Lisbon, Chiang Mai, or Mexico City?
Taking the Cook Islands as the reference, Lisbon is 11 hours ahead, Chiang Mai is 17 hours ahead, and Mexico City is 4 hours ahead.
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