Current Time in Papeete, Iles du Vent, French Polynesia

12:13:55 PM

12:13:55

TAHT (Tahiti Time) · UTC−10:00

Pacific/Tahiti

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Papeete does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Papeete

Sunrise5:31 AMSolar noon11:44 AMSunset5:57 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Papeete in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
French Polynesia
Administrative area
Îles du Vent
Place type
City or town
Country currency
CFP Franc (XPF)

Practical

Languages
French, Tahitian
Dialing code
+689
Population
26,357
Elevation
Approximately 42 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
17° 32' S / 149° 33' W
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Clock changes in Papeete

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 26 min58 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination5%
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Monday, October 12, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 26 min58 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(80.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 26 min58 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 27 min59 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 28 min58 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 29 min58 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 30 min58 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 31 min58 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 32 min58 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Papeete

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Time context

Papeete follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Faaa

Current time offsetUTC−10:00 (TAHT)

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Upcoming national public holidays in French Polynesia

  1. All Saints' Day
  2. Armistice Day
  3. Maori New Year

Nearby scheduled airports for Papeete, Iles du Vent, French Polynesia

Fa'a'ā International AirportPPTLarge airport4.6 km west-southwest

Source: OurAirports record · PPT / NTAA

About 4.6 km (2.9 mi) west-southwest of Papeete

Scheduled airline service in source data

Moorea Temae AirportMOZMedium airport · Serves Moorea-Maiao21.4 km west-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · MOZ / NTTM

About 21.4 km (13.3 mi) west-northwest of Papeete

Scheduled airline service in source data

Huahine-Fare AirportHUHMedium airport · Serves Fare181 km west-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · HUH / NTTH

About 181 km (113 mi) west-northwest of Papeete

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Papeete in?
Papeete currently uses Tahiti Time (TAHT). Its IANA time zone is Pacific/Tahiti.
When is the next clock change in Papeete?
No clock changes are scheduled for Papeete in the next 12 months
Does Papeete observe daylight saving time?
Papeete does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Papeete right now?
Papeete is currently UTC−10:00