Current Time in Pacific/Majuro Time Zone
IANA Name: Pacific/Majuro
Standard Offset: UTC +12:00
Daylight Saving: No
Currently Observing DST: No ❌
Pacific/Majuro Time Zone: A Complete Guide
The Pacific/Majuro time zone is the standard time for the Republic of the Marshall Islands, anchored by its capital and largest city, Majuro. It operates year-round at a fixed offset of UTC+12:00, with no daylight saving time adjustments. This makes it one of the earliest time zones in the world, ideal for travelers, businesses, and anyone coordinating across the Pacific.
Overview and Territory
The Pacific/Majuro zone covers the entire Republic of the Marshall Islands, an island nation in the central Pacific Ocean. The zone is named after Majuro, the capital atoll. All inhabited atolls and islands, including Kwajalein (which has its own IANA zone, Pacific/Kwajalein, but uses the same offset), follow this standard time. The Marshall Islands is the sole country using Pacific/Majuro.
Offset and Abbreviation
The standard offset is UTC+12:00. The common abbreviation is MHT (Marshall Islands Time), though it is also referred to as UTC+12 or +12. Since there is no daylight saving, the offset remains constant all year. This places the zone 12 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
No Daylight Saving Time
The Marshall Islands does not observe daylight saving time. The offset is fixed at UTC+12:00 throughout the year. This simplifies scheduling: the time difference with other zones never changes. For example, Pacific/Majuro is always 12 hours ahead of UTC, and 17 hours ahead of US Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) during standard time.
Countries and Cities
The only country using Pacific/Majuro is the Marshall Islands. Key cities include Majuro (the capital) and Ebeye (on Kwajalein Atoll). Other inhabited atolls like Jaluit, Wotje, and Mili also follow this time.
Business Hours and Call Scheduling
Pacific/Majuro is one of the first time zones to start each day. Typical business hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MHT) correspond to: 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM UTC (the previous day), 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM US Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5), and 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM US Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8). For calls to Asia, note that Tokyo (UTC+9) is 3 hours behind MHT, so noon in Majuro is 9:00 AM in Tokyo. Sydney (UTC+11 during standard time) is 1 hour behind MHT. When contacting Europe, London (UTC+0) is 12 hours behind, making afternoon calls in Majuro early morning in London.
Other Zones at Same Offset
Several other IANA zones share the same standard offset of UTC+12:00: Asia/Anadyr, Asia/Kamchatka, Pacific/Fiji, Pacific/Funafuti, Pacific/Kwajalein, Pacific/Nauru, Pacific/Norfolk, Pacific/Tarawa, Pacific/Wake, and Pacific/Wallis. However, some of these observe daylight saving time (e.g., Pacific/Fiji, Pacific/Norfolk), so their actual offset may differ during part of the year. Pacific/Majuro remains constant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Pacific/Majuro?
The current time in Pacific/Majuro is always UTC+12:00. You can check a world clock for the exact time, but it is always 12 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
Does Pacific/Majuro observe daylight saving time?
No, the Marshall Islands does not observe daylight saving time. The offset is UTC+12:00 year-round.
Which countries use the Pacific/Majuro time zone?
Only the Republic of the Marshall Islands uses the Pacific/Majuro time zone. It is the standard time for the entire country.
What is the time difference between Pacific/Majuro and New York?
During US Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5), Pacific/Majuro is 17 hours ahead. For example, when it is noon in Majuro, it is 7:00 PM the previous day in New York. During US Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4), the difference is 16 hours.
Is Pacific/Majuro the same as Pacific/Kwajalein?
Both zones use the same offset (UTC+12:00) and are in the Marshall Islands, but they are separate IANA zones. Pacific/Kwajalein is specifically for Kwajalein Atoll, while Pacific/Majuro covers the rest of the country. In practice, they share the same time.
What is the best time to call someone in Majuro from London?
London is on UTC+0 (GMT) or UTC+1 (BST). During GMT, London is 12 hours behind Majuro. So, if you want to reach someone during business hours in Majuro (9 AM to 5 PM), you would call between 9 PM and 5 AM London time. During BST, the difference is 11 hours.