Current Time in Antarctica
Antarctica has more than one time zone. The main one (Antarctica) is Australian Western Standard Time – UTC+8 (UTC+8) right now.
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Antarctica/Casey
Time zones in Antarctica
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Western Standard Time (UTC+8) | UTC+8 | --:-- | Antarctica/Casey |
| Davis Time (UTC+7) | UTC+7 | --:-- | Antarctica/Davis |
| Mawson Time (UTC+5) | UTC+5 | --:-- | Antarctica/Mawson |
| GMT-03:00 (UTC−3) | UTC−3 | --:-- | Antarctica/Palmer |
| Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) | UTC+0 | --:-- | Antarctica/Troll |
| Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3) | UTC+3 | --:-- | Asia/Riyadh |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | UTC+13 | --:-- | Pacific/Auckland |
| Papua New Guinea Time (ChST) | UTC+10 | --:-- | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
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Time zone of Antarctica
| Time zone | Australian Western Standard Time |
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| Abbreviation | UTC+8 |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| IANA time zone id | Antarctica/Casey |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time difference between Antarctica and other cities
Daylight saving time in Antarctica
Antarctica does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+8 all year, so conversions never shift.
Antarctica time FAQ
What time is it in Antarctica right now?
Antarctica is on UTC+8 (UTC+8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Antarctica, updated every second.
What time zone is Antarctica in?
Antarctica uses 8 time zones: UTC+8, UTC+7, UTC+5, UTC−3, UTC+0, UTC+3, NZDT, ChST. The main zone is Australian Western Standard Time (Antarctica/Casey).
Does Antarctica observe daylight saving time?
No. Antarctica stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Antarctica and New York?
New York is 13 hours behind Antarctica.
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.