Time in Micronesia now
Micronesia runs on 2 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 Pohnpei.
Worked out for the coordinates of Pohnpei from the position of the sun, and updated every minute. On the longest day of 2026 the sun is up there for 12h 32m, and on the shortest day for 11h 43m.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Public holidays in Micronesia, 2026.
The 10 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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31MarMicronesian Culture and Tradition DayTuesday · Passed
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10MayFederated States of Micronesia DaySunday · Passed
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11MayFederated States of Micronesia Day (observed)Monday · Passed
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23OctUnited Nations Day (observed)Friday · In 37 days
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24OctUnited Nations DaySaturday · In 38 days
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3NovIndependence DayTuesday · In 48 days
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11NovFSM Veterans of Foreign Wars DayWednesday · In 56 days
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23NovPresidents DayMonday · In 68 days
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
Pohnpei compared with other cities.
How the clock in Pohnpei lines up with cities around the world, right now. The last column counts from Pohnpei, not from where you are.
| City | Country | Local time | From Pohnpei |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Micronesia.
Micronesia 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 Pohnpei therefore changes by an hour twice a year, while the clock in Pohnpei stays where it is.
Countries on the same time as Pohnpei.
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC+11, 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 Micronesia now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Pohnpei and it updates every second. The other columns show the rest of the country, because Micronesia spans 2 clocks.
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How many time zones does Micronesia have?
Micronesia keeps 2 different clocks, from UTC+10 in the west to UTC+11 in the east. The strip at the top of this page shows each one with the zone names it covers, such as Pacific/Pohnpei and Pacific/Chuuk.
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Does Micronesia use daylight saving time?
No. Micronesia stays on UTC+11 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 Micronesia?
Pohnpei is UTC+11 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 Micronesia and New York?
Pohnpei is 16 hours ahead of New York in winter and 15 hours ahead of New York in summer. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between Micronesia and London?
Pohnpei is 11 hours ahead of London in winter and 10 hours ahead of London in summer. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between Micronesia and New Delhi?
Pohnpei is 5.5 hours ahead of New Delhi all year. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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When is the next public holiday in Micronesia?
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 Micronesia have in 2026?
10 public holiday dates are listed for 2026, and 4 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 Pohnpei?
Today's sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Pohnpei 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 32m, and on the shortest day for 11h 43m.