What Time Zone Is Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea uses 2 time zones: ChST (UTC+10), UTC+11 (UTC+11). Port Moresby is on ChST.
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· Papua New Guinea — main zone
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Time zones in Papua New Guinea
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
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| Papua New Guinea Time (ChST) | UTC+10 | --:-- | Port Moresby, Lae |
| GMT+11:00 (UTC+11) | UTC+11 | --:-- | Pacific/Bougainville |
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Main time zone of Papua New Guinea
| Time zone | Papua New Guinea Time |
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| Abbreviation | ChST |
| UTC offset | UTC+10 |
| IANA time zone id | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Daylight saving time in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+10 all year, so conversions never shift.
Papua New Guinea time zone FAQ
What time zone is Papua New Guinea in?
Papua New Guinea spans 2 time zones: ChST (UTC+10), UTC+11 (UTC+11).
Which areas of Papua New Guinea use each time zone?
ChST: Port Moresby, Lae. UTC+11: Pacific/Bougainville
Does all of Papua New Guinea observe daylight saving time?
No. No part of Papua New Guinea changes its clocks.
Current time in Papua New Guinea
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.