Time in French Guiana right now
French Guiana uses America/Cayenne for the live clock on this page. The time comes from the same time zone database used by phones and computers.
- Time zone
- America/Cayenne
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- No, same time all year
- Main city
- Cayenne
- Public holidays 2026
- 12 dates
- Continent
- Americas
Cayenne sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon are calculated for Cayenne from the sun's position and update every minute. The longest and shortest day values below use 2026 data.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
French Guiana public holidays in 2026
The 12 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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6AprEaster MondayMonday · Passed
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1MayLabor DayFriday · Passed
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8MayVictory DayFriday · Passed
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14MayAscension DayThursday · Passed
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25MayPentecost MondayMonday · Passed
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10JunAbolition of SlaveryWednesday · Passed
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14JulNational DayTuesday · Passed
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15AugAssumption DaySaturday · Passed
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1NovAll Saints' DaySunday · In 46 days
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11NovArmistice DayWednesday · In 56 days
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
Cayenne time compared with cities
Compare Cayenne with major cities around the world using the live table below. The time difference is counted from Cayenne, not from your current location.
| City | Country | Local time | From Cayenne |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
French Guiana clock changes in 2026
French Guiana does not use daylight saving time, so its local clock stays fixed through 2026. Time differences with daylight saving countries can still change by 1 hour. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
Clock change rules for French Guiana are shown from the time zone database. Use this section to check if the local offset changes during 2026.
Countries with the same Cayenne time
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC-3, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Quick answers about time in French Guiana
Short answers about French Guiana time zones, UTC offset, daylight saving time, holidays, sunrise and sunset. Use them before booking a call or trip.
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What time is it in French Guiana now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Cayenne and it updates every second. French Guiana keeps UTC-3 all year.
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What time zone is French Guiana in?
French Guiana uses one time zone, America/Cayenne, which is UTC-3 all year. Phones and computers list it under that name, and the clock at the top of this page follows it.
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Does French Guiana use daylight saving time?
No. French Guiana stays on UTC-3 all year, so the clock never moves. Countries that do change their clocks come one hour closer or one hour further away twice a year.
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What is the UTC offset in French Guiana?
Cayenne is UTC-3 all year. The offset next to the clock above is worked out live, so it already includes any daylight saving time in force today.
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What is the time difference between French Guiana and New York?
Cayenne is 2 hours ahead of New York in winter and 1 hour ahead of New York in summer. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between French Guiana and London?
Cayenne is 3 hours behind London in winter and 4 hours behind London in summer. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between French Guiana and New Delhi?
Cayenne is 8.5 hours behind New Delhi all year. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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When is the next public holiday in French Guiana?
The holiday list on this page counts the days to the next date from today. In 2026 the first public holiday is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and the last is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026.
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How many public holidays does French Guiana have in 2026?
The 12 public holiday dates for 2026 are listed with the days left from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Cayenne?
Today's sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Cayenne are in the sun and moon section above, worked out from the position of the sun. On the longest day of 2026 the sun is up for 12h 24m, and on the shortest day for 11h 50m.