Current Time in French Guiana 🇬🇫
Continent: South America
Capital City: Cayenne
- Time in Cayenne (Pop. 65,000)
- Time in Matoury (Pop. 26,350)
- Time in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (Pop. 24,287)
- Time in Kourou (Pop. 24,029)
- Time in Rémire-Montjoly (Pop. 19,029)
ISO Alpha 2/3: GF, GUF
Uses Daylight Savings Time: No ❌
IANA Time Zone: America/Cayenne (UTC−03:00)
Time Zone Overview for French Guiana
- French Guiana uses a single time zone.
- Clocks in Cayenne run about 30m ahead of local solar time.
- The working week runs Monday to Friday, with the weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
Daylight Saving Time in French Guiana
French Guiana does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on -03 (UTC-3) all year round.
Time Difference Between Cayenne and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Cayenne right now.
Best Time to Call French Guiana
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Cayenne:
Daylight Hours in Cayenne
In the capital, Cayenne, the sun is up for 12h 21m today. Sunrise in Cayenne is at 06:25 and sunset in Cayenne is at 18:46.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 50m near the December solstice to 12h 24m near the June solstice.
Moon in French Guiana
See moonrise and moonset times and the current moon phase for Cayenne and major cities across French Guiana.
Regions in French Guiana
Time in All Cities in French Guiana by alphabetical order
Time.now features the exact time for 5 cities in French Guiana.
Select a letter to view all cities:
Time Now in Major Cities in French Guiana
- Time now in Cayenne Sat 06:12:47
- Time now in Matoury Sat 06:12:47
- Time now in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Sat 06:12:47
- Time now in Kourou Sat 06:12:47
- Time now in Rémire-Montjoly Sat 06:12:47
| City | Current Time |
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| Time now in Cayenne | Sat 06:12:47 |
| Time now in Matoury | Sat 06:12:47 |
| Time now in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Sat 06:12:47 |
| Time now in Kourou | Sat 06:12:47 |
| Time now in Rémire-Montjoly | Sat 06:12:47 |
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for French Guiana
- America/Cayenne Sat 06:12:47
| Timezone | Current Time |
|---|---|
| America/Cayenne | Sat 06:12:47 |
Frequently Asked Questions about French Guiana
What time is it in French Guiana right now?
The current local time in French Guiana is 06:12:47 -03 on Saturday, 25 July 2026. The country uses the America/Cayenne time zone.
How many time zones does French Guiana use?
French Guiana uses a single time zone year-round: America/Cayenne.
What is the capital of French Guiana?
The capital of French Guiana is Cayenne, where the current local time is 06:12:47.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cayenne today?
Today in Cayenne, the capital of French Guiana: sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset is at 18:46 local time.
Does French Guiana observe Daylight Saving Time?
No — French Guiana does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks stay on the same offset year-round.
How many cities in French Guiana are listed on time.now?
time.now currently lists 5 cities across French Guiana (out of 5 total in our database).
Which countries border French Guiana?
French Guiana shares a border with: Brazil, Suriname.
When is the next solar eclipse visible globally for French Guiana viewers?
The next solar eclipse is on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 — Total Solar Eclipse — Greenland, Iceland, Spain. From French Guiana, visibility depends on your latitude — check the eclipse tracker for a path-of-totality map. That's 18 days from today.
Sunrise and Sunset in French Guiana
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Cayenne
6:25 AM6:46 PM
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Matoury
6:25 AM6:46 PM
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Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
6:31 AM6:53 PM
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Kourou
6:26 AM6:47 PM
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Rémire-Montjoly
6:25 AM6:45 PM
| City | ↑ Sunrise | ↓ Sunset |
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| Cayenne |
6:25 AM
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6:46 PM
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| Matoury |
6:25 AM
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6:46 PM
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| Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni |
6:31 AM
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6:53 PM
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| Kourou |
6:26 AM
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6:47 PM
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| Rémire-Montjoly |
6:25 AM
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6:45 PM
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Current Weather in French Guiana
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Information about French Guiana
| Population | 195,506 |
| Area | 91,000 km² |
| ISO Numeric Code | 254 |
| FIPS Code | FG |
| Top Level Domain | .gf |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Phone Prefix | +594 |
| Country Code | +594 |
| Postal Code Format | ##### |
| Postal Code Regex | ^((97|98)3\d{2})$ |
| Languages | FR-GF (fr-GF) |
| Neighbouring Countries | 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇸🇷 Suriname |