What Time Zone Is French Polynesia?
French Polynesia uses 3 time zones: HST (UTC−10), UTC−9 (UTC−9), UTC−9:30 (UTC−9:30).
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· French Polynesia — main zone
Pacific/Tahiti
Time zones in French Polynesia
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
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| Tahiti Time (HST) | UTC−10 | --:-- | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Gambier Time (UTC−9) | UTC−9 | --:-- | Pacific/Gambier |
| Marquesas Time (UTC−9:30) | UTC−9:30 | --:-- | Pacific/Marquesas |
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Main time zone of French Polynesia
| Time zone | Tahiti Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | HST |
| UTC offset | UTC−10 |
| IANA time zone id | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Daylight saving time in French Polynesia
French Polynesia does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC−10 all year, so conversions never shift.
French Polynesia time zone FAQ
What time zone is French Polynesia in?
French Polynesia spans 3 time zones: HST (UTC−10), UTC−9 (UTC−9), UTC−9:30 (UTC−9:30).
Which areas of French Polynesia use each time zone?
HST: Pacific/Tahiti. UTC−9: Pacific/Gambier. UTC−9:30: Pacific/Marquesas
Does all of French Polynesia observe daylight saving time?
No. No part of French Polynesia changes its clocks.
Current time in French Polynesia
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.