Time Now in Palikir, Micronesia 🇫🇲
Lat/Long: 6.92° N, 158.16° E
Elevation: 90 m above sea level
Population rank: #20 of 61 cities in Micronesia by population
State: Pohnpei State
Country: 🇫🇲 Micronesia (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Pacific/Ponape
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+11
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Palikir keeps its clocks on UTC+11:00, in the Pacific/Ponape time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Sitting close to the equator, Palikir sees day length barely change from month to month. Palikir sits at a modest 90 m above sea level. Palikir is fairly isolated: even Tokyo lies some 3713 km off. Palikir is a significant city in Micronesia, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Palikir at 06:20 and sets at 18:47, giving 12h 26m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Palikir
Daylight Hours in Palikir
Palikir gets 12h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Palikir is at 06:20 and sunset in Palikir is at 18:47.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 43m near the December solstice to 12h 31m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Palikir and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Palikir right now.
Other Cities in Micronesia with Local Time
Cities Sharing Palikir's Time Zone (UTC+11:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Palikir.
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Prayer Times in Palikir
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 25 Jul ● | 05:03 | 06:20 | 12:33 | 15:57 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 05:03 | 06:20 | 12:33 | 15:56 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 05:04 | 06:20 | 12:33 | 15:56 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 05:04 | 06:20 | 12:33 | 15:56 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 05:04 | 06:20 | 12:33 | 15:55 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 05:04 | 06:20 | 12:33 | 15:55 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Fri, 31 Jul | 05:05 | 06:21 | 12:33 | 15:55 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
14-day Forecast for Palikir
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Palikir
Sunrise
in Palikir
↑
6:20 AM
Sunset
in Palikir
↓
6:47 PM
Day Length
12h 26m
Dawn
in Palikir
5:57 AM
Dusk
in Palikir
7:09 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Palikir
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
85.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 16:08
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 03:09
Distances & Clock Changes in Palikir
How Far Is Palikir From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 3,713 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Sydney | 4,594 km | S (189deg) |
| Hong Kong | 5,010 km | WNW (295deg) |
| Singapore | 6,055 km | W (267deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,989 km | ENE (57deg) |
| Mumbai | 9,263 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Dubai | 10,961 km | WNW (297deg) |
| Moscow | 11,188 km | NNW (330deg) |
Palikir's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Palikir and you would surface in the open ocean, near 6.9deg S, 21.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palikir
What time is it in Palikir right now?
The current local time in Palikir is 23:35 on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Palikir follows the Pacific/Ponape time zone.
What time zone is Palikir in?
Palikir runs on the Pacific/Ponape IANA time zone (UTC+11:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Palikir?
Is Palikir on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of July 25, 2026, Palikir is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Palikir today?
Palikir sees sunrise at 06:20 and sunset at 18:47 today, giving 12h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Palikir tonight?
The moon phase over Palikir tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 85.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Palikir?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Palikir, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.