Time Now in Papeete, French Polynesia 🇵🇫
Lat/Long: 17.54° S, 149.57° W
Elevation: 42 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 40 cities in French Polynesia by population
Region: Îles du Vent
Country: 🇵🇫 French Polynesia (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
Timezone: GMT-10
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Papeete is in the Pacific/Tahiti time zone (UTC−10:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Papeete, French Polynesia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Papeete
Daylight Hours in Papeete
Papeete gets 11h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Papeete is at 06:29 and sunset in Papeete is at 17:39.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 04m near the June solstice to 13h 11m near the December solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Papeete
What is the current local time in Papeete?
The live local time in Papeete is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Papeete currently observes -10, with a standard offset of UTC−10:00.
What time zone is Papeete in?
Papeete uses the -10 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−10:00.
Does Papeete observe daylight saving time?
No. Papeete stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Papeete's Time Zone (UTC−10:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Papeete.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 15 Jul ● | 05:10 | 06:29 | 12:04 | 15:16 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 05:10 | 06:28 | 12:04 | 15:16 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 05:10 | 06:28 | 12:04 | 15:16 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:10 | 06:28 | 12:04 | 15:17 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:10 | 06:28 | 12:04 | 15:17 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:09 | 06:28 | 12:04 | 15:17 | 17:41 | 19:11 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:09 | 06:28 | 12:04 | 15:17 | 17:41 | 19:11 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Papeete
Sunrise
in Papeete
↑
6:29 AM
Sunset
in Papeete
↓
5:39 PM
Day Length
11h 10m
Dawn
in Papeete
6:05 AM
Dusk
in Papeete
6:03 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Papeete
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
2.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 07:49
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:25
Distances & Clock Changes in Papeete
How Far Is Papeete From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 6,119 km | WSW (241deg) |
| Los Angeles | 6,627 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,502 km | NW (310deg) |
| New York | 10,112 km | NE (47deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 10,488 km | ESE (116deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,360 km | WNW (290deg) |
| Singapore | 11,813 km | W (266deg) |
| London | 15,381 km | NNE (28deg) |
Papeete's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Papeete and you would surface near Ad Dabbah, Sudan, about 79 km from the antipodal point at 17.5deg N, 30.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Papeete
What time is it in Papeete right now?
The current local time in Papeete is 06:59 on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Papeete follows the Pacific/Tahiti time zone.
What time zone is Papeete in?
Papeete uses the Pacific/Tahiti IANA time zone (UTC−10:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Papeete?
Is Papeete on daylight saving time right now?
No — Papeete is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Papeete today?
Today in Papeete: sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset is at 17:39, giving 11h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Papeete tonight?
The moon phase over Papeete tonight is Waxing Crescent with 2.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Papeete?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Papeete, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.