Current Time 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: -10
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Papeete, French Polynesia is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Papeete currently observes -10, UTC-10. Papeete keeps its clocks on UTC−10:00, in the Pacific/Tahiti 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. In the tropics, Papeete has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Its elevation is a gentle 42 m. Papeete is fairly isolated: even Sydney lies some 6119 km off. Papeete ranks among the biggest cities in French Polynesia, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Papeete gets 12h 28m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:29 and sunset at 17:58.
Papeete Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Papeete
Papeete gets 12h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in Papeete is at 05:29 and sunset in Papeete is at 17:58.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 04m near the June solstice to 13h 11m near the December solstice.
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Cities Sharing Papeete's Time Zone (UTC-10:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:13 | 05:29 | 11:44 | 15:03 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:12 | 05:28 | 11:43 | 15:02 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:12 | 05:28 | 11:43 | 15:02 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:11 | 05:27 | 11:43 | 15:01 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:10 | 05:26 | 11:43 | 15:01 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:09 | 05:26 | 11:43 | 15:00 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:08 | 05:25 | 11:42 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Papeete
Sunrise
in Papeete
↑
5:29 AM
Sunset
in Papeete
↓
5:58 PM
Day Length
12h 28m
Dawn
in Papeete
5:07 AM
Dusk
in Papeete
6:21 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Papeete
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
26.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:56
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:46
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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 14:44 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Papeete follows the Pacific/Tahiti time zone.
What time zone is Papeete in?
Clocks in Papeete follow the Pacific/Tahiti IANA time zone (UTC-10:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Papeete?
Is Papeete on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Papeete as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Papeete today?
Today in Papeete: sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset is at 17:58, giving 12h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Papeete tonight?
The moon phase over Papeete tonight is Waxing Crescent with 26.1% 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.