Time in French Polynesia now
French Polynesia runs on 3 different clocks, because its zones sit at different offsets or change for summer at different times. The times are worked out from the time zone database that every phone and computer uses.
Sunrise and sunset in Tahiti.
Worked out for the coordinates of Tahiti from the position of the sun, and updated every minute. On the longest day of 2026 the sun is up there for 11h 5m, and on the shortest day for 13h 11m.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Public holidays in French Polynesia, 2026.
The 14 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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5MarMissionary DayThursday · Passed
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3AprGood FridayFriday · 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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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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20NovMatāri'iFriday · In 65 days
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
Tahiti compared with other cities.
How the clock in Tahiti lines up with cities around the world, right now. The last column counts from Tahiti, not from where you are.
| City | Country | Local time | From Tahiti |
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| 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 | --:-- |
Clock changes in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia does not change its clocks for summer, so the time difference with countries that do shifts twice a year.
Countries in Europe and North America move their clocks in spring and autumn. Their difference from Tahiti therefore changes by an hour twice a year, while the clock in Tahiti stays where it is.
Countries on the same time as Tahiti.
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC-10, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Quick answers about time in the United States.
Short, clear answers about US time zones, daylight saving time and federal holidays.
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What time is it in French Polynesia now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Tahiti and it updates every second. The other columns show the rest of the country, because French Polynesia spans 3 clocks.
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How many time zones does French Polynesia have?
French Polynesia keeps 3 different clocks, from UTC-10 in the west to UTC-9 in the east. The strip at the top of this page shows each one with the zone names it covers, such as Pacific/Gambier, Pacific/Marquesas and Pacific/Tahiti.
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Does French Polynesia use daylight saving time?
No. French Polynesia stays on UTC-10 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 Polynesia?
Tahiti is UTC-10 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 Polynesia and New York?
Tahiti is 5 hours behind New York in winter and 6 hours behind New York in summer. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between French Polynesia and London?
Tahiti is 10 hours behind London in winter and 11 hours behind London in summer. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between French Polynesia and New Delhi?
Tahiti is 15.5 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 Polynesia?
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 Polynesia have in 2026?
14 public holiday dates are listed for 2026, and 7 of them fall on a Monday or a Friday, which makes a long weekend.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Tahiti?
Today's sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Tahiti 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 11h 5m, and on the shortest day for 13h 11m.