Papeete
What time is it in French Polynesia
About Papeete
Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, on the island of Tahiti in the Windward Islands, which belong to the Society Islands. The President of French Polynesia and the French High Commissioner both reside there. It is the main centre for government, commerce, industry and finance, and a commonly used port of call. Papeete stays on UTC-10 throughout the year, with no clock changes. In January the gap to New York is 5 hours and in July it is 6 hours, with Papeete behind.
Other Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
Which UTC offset does Papeete use?+
Papeete uses UTC-10. French Polynesia does not shift its clocks for summer, so the same offset applies in January and July.
Is Papeete behind New York?+
Yes. Papeete is 5 hours behind New York in January and 6 hours behind in July. The gap widens in summer because New York moves to UTC-4 and Papeete stays on UTC-10.
Which island is Papeete on?+
Papeete is on the island of Tahiti, in the Pacific Ocean. The commune belongs to the Windward Islands administrative subdivision.
Who resides in Papeete?+
Both the President of French Polynesia and the French High Commissioner reside in Papeete, which is the administrative capital of the Windward Islands.