What time zone is Rikitea in?

Rikitea uses Gambier Time (GAMT, UTC−9) all year. Its IANA time zone is Pacific/Gambier.

Does Rikitea observe daylight saving time?

No. Rikitea uses GAMT (UTC−9) all year.

Current Time in Rikitea, Gambier, Tuamotu-Gambier Islands, French Polynesia

2:53:12 PM

14:53:12

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

GAMT (Gambier Time) · UTC−09:00

Pacific/Gambier

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Time zone details

Rikitea does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Rikitea

Sunrise5:12 AMSolar noon11:43 AMSunset6:14 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: French Polynesia
Administrative area: Tuamotu-Gambier Islands
District: Gambier
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: CFP Franc (XPF)

Practical

Country languages: French, Tahitian
Dialing code: +689
Population: 1,103
Elevation: Approximately 16 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 23° 07' S / 134° 58' W

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Clock changes in Rikitea

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:12 AM
Solar noon: 11:43 AM
Sunset: 6:14 PM
Daylight duration: 13 hr 02 min1 min 9 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:48 AM – 6:38 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:20 AM – 7:06 PM
Astronomical twilight: 3:52 AM – 7:35 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination19%

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:12 AM (east, 107.3°)
Sunset: 6:14 PM (west, 252.6°)
Day length: 13 hr 02 min1 min 9 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:43 AM (82.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:48 AM – 6:38 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:20 AM – 7:06 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 3:52 AM – 7:35 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (19% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:15 AM (east, 85.1°)
Moonset: 2:26 PM (west, 271.5°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 10:02 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Wednesday, November 4	5:12 AM	6:14 PM	13 hr 02 min	1 min 9 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	5:11 AM	6:15 PM	13 hr 03 min	1 min 9 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, November 6	5:11 AM	6:15 PM	13 hr 05 min	1 min 8 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	5:10 AM	6:16 PM	13 hr 06 min	1 min 8 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	5:10 AM	6:17 PM	13 hr 07 min	1 min 6 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 9	5:09 AM	6:17 PM	13 hr 08 min	1 min 6 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, November 10	5:09 AM	6:18 PM	13 hr 09 min	1 min 5 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in French Polynesia

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Armistice Day
Fri, Nov 20, 2026Maori New Year
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rikitea in?: Rikitea uses Gambier Time (GAMT, UTC−9) all year. Its IANA time zone is Pacific/Gambier.
When is the next clock change in Rikitea?: No clock changes are scheduled for Rikitea in the next 12 months
Does Rikitea observe daylight saving time?: No. Rikitea uses GAMT (UTC−9) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Rikitea?: Rikitea is UTC−9 all year