Time Now in Pirae, French Polynesia 🇵🇫
Lat/Long: 17.53° S, 149.55° W
Elevation: 26 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 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 ❌
Local time in Pirae runs on a UTC−10:00 offset (Pacific/Tahiti). Pirae does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At about 26 m, Pirae is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Sydney, is a distant 6122 km away. Pirae ranks among the biggest cities in French Polynesia, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Pirae gets 11h 45m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:05 and sunset at 17:51.
Time & Daylight in Pirae
Daylight Hours in Pirae
Pirae gets 11h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in Pirae is at 06:05 and sunset in Pirae is at 17:51.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 04m near the June solstice to 13h 11m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Pirae and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Pirae right now.
Other Cities in French Polynesia with Local Time
Cities Sharing Pirae's Time Zone (UTC-10:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Pirae.
Weather in Pirae
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Prayer Times in Pirae
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 31 Aug ● | 04:51 | 06:05 | 11:58 | 15:19 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:50 | 06:05 | 11:58 | 15:19 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:49 | 06:04 | 11:57 | 15:19 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:49 | 06:03 | 11:57 | 15:19 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:48 | 06:02 | 11:57 | 15:18 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:47 | 06:01 | 11:56 | 15:18 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:46 | 06:01 | 11:56 | 15:18 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
14-day Forecast for Pirae
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Pirae
Sunrise
in Pirae
↑
6:05 AM
Sunset
in Pirae
↓
5:51 PM
Day Length
11h 45m
Dawn
in Pirae
5:43 AM
Dusk
in Pirae
6:13 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Pirae
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
85.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:21
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 08:57
Distances & Clock Changes in Pirae
How Far Is Pirae From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 6,122 km | WSW (241deg) |
| Los Angeles | 6,625 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,503 km | NW (310deg) |
| New York | 10,110 km | NE (47deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 10,486 km | ESE (116deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,361 km | WNW (290deg) |
| Singapore | 11,815 km | W (266deg) |
| London | 15,379 km | NNE (28deg) |
Pirae's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Pirae and you would surface near Ad Dabbah, Sudan, about 78 km from the antipodal point at 17.5deg N, 30.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pirae
What time is it in Pirae right now?
The current local time in Pirae is 11:30 on Monday, August 31, 2026. Pirae follows the Pacific/Tahiti time zone.
What time zone is Pirae in?
Clocks in Pirae 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 Pirae?
Is Pirae on daylight saving time right now?
No — Pirae is not currently observing daylight saving time as of August 31, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pirae today?
Today in Pirae: sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset is at 17:51, giving 11h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Pirae tonight?
The moon phase over Pirae tonight is Waning Gibbous with 85.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Pirae?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Pirae, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.