Time in Papeete

Current local time in Papeete (French Polynesia), updated every second.

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Tahiti Time · UTC−10

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UTC offset
UTC−10
Time zone
Tahiti Time
Pacific/Tahiti
Daylight saving time
Not observed
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
18:07 (12 h 50 min)
Difference from London
−10 h

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Time zone in Papeete

Papeete is located in French Polynesia and uses the Pacific/Tahiti time zone (Tahiti Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC−10.

Papeete does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC−10 all year round.

Today in Papeete the sun rises at 05:16 and sets at 18:07 (local time), giving 12 h 50 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 17.54° S, 149.57° W.

Compared with London, the time difference with Papeete is currently −10 h.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Papeete?

The current time in Papeete (French Polynesia) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Papeete uses the Pacific/Tahiti time zone, which is currently UTC−10.

Does Papeete observe daylight saving time?

Papeete does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC−10 all year round.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Papeete today?

Today in Papeete the sun rises at 05:16 and sets at 18:07 (local time), giving 12 h 50 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between Papeete and London?

Right now Papeete is −10 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between Papeete and my city?

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