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Time in French Polynesia

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2:53 PM · Friday, October 9, 2026

  • Tahiti Time
  • UTC-10
  • Pacific/Tahiti
Sunrise
05:35
Sunset
17:58
Daylight
12 h 23 min

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Tahiti Time · UTC-10

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Time in French Polynesia, in detail

  • Time zone Tahiti Time Pacific/Tahiti
  • UTC offset UTC-10 IANA zone Pacific/Tahiti
  • Daylight saving Not observed French Polynesia keeps the same offset all year.
  • Sunrise 05:35 Solar noon at 11:46
  • Sunset 17:58 12 h 23 min of daylight
  • People on this clock 278,786 French Polynesia
  • Coordinates -17.54°, -149.57° Sunrise and sunset are calculated from this position.

Time in French Polynesia: common questions

What time zone is French Polynesia in?
French Polynesia spans 3 standard UTC offsets. This page uses the time of the capital: Tahiti Time (Pacific/Tahiti), currently UTC−10.
Which UTC offset does French Polynesia use?
It depends on the region: French Polynesia spans 3 standard UTC offsets. In the capital, Papeete: UTC−10 in every season.
Does French Polynesia switch to summer time?
In the capital, Papeete: no, there is no summer time, and the offset stays UTC−10.
How long is the day in French Polynesia today?
On October 9 there are 12 hours and 23 minutes of daylight in the capital, Papeete: the sun rises at 5:33 AM and sets at 5:56 PM.
Which other places are on the same time as French Polynesia?
It depends on the region, because French Polynesia spans 3 standard UTC offsets. In the capital, Papeete: UTC−10, the same time as in the Cook Islands.
What is the time difference between French Polynesia and Lisbon, Chiang Mai, or Mexico City?
Seen from the capital, Papeete: Lisbon is 11 hours ahead, Chiang Mai is 17 hours ahead, and Mexico City is 4 hours ahead.
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