What time zone is Rikitea in?

Rikitea currently uses Gambier Time (GAMT). Its IANA time zone is Pacific/Gambier.

What is the UTC offset in Rikitea right now?

Rikitea is currently UTC−09:00

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

6:35:04 AM

06:35:04

Thursday, October 15, 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

Sunrise5:27 AMSolar noon11:45 AMSunset6:04 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

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:27 AM
Solar noon: 11:45 AM
Sunset: 6:04 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 37 min1 min 18 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:04 AM – 6:27 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:37 AM – 6:54 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:10 AM – 7:21 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:27 AM (east, 99.8°)
Sunset: 6:04 PM (west, 260.0°)
Day length: 12 hr 37 min1 min 18 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:45 AM (75.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:04 AM – 6:27 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:37 AM – 6:54 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:10 AM – 7:21 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:48 AM (southeast, 120.4°)
Moonset: 11:01 PM (southwest, 239.5°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 7:13 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, October 15	5:27 AM	6:04 PM	12 hr 37 min	1 min 18 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 16	5:26 AM	6:04 PM	12 hr 39 min	1 min 18 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	5:25 AM	6:05 PM	12 hr 40 min	1 min 18 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	5:24 AM	6:05 PM	12 hr 41 min	1 min 18 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, October 19	5:23 AM	6:06 PM	12 hr 43 min	1 min 17 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:22 AM	6:06 PM	12 hr 44 min	1 min 17 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:22 AM	6:07 PM	12 hr 45 min	1 min 17 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in French Polynesia

Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Armistice Day
Fri, Nov 20, 2026Maori New Year

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rikitea in?: Rikitea currently uses Gambier Time (GAMT). 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?: Rikitea does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Rikitea right now?: Rikitea is currently UTC−09:00