Current Time in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea has more than one time zone. The main one (Port Moresby) is Papua New Guinea Time – ChST (UTC+10) right now.
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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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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 |
Time difference between Papua New Guinea and other cities
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 FAQ
What time is it in Papua New Guinea right now?
Papua New Guinea is on ChST (UTC+10). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Papua New Guinea, updated every second.
What time zone is Papua New Guinea in?
Papua New Guinea uses 2 time zones: ChST, UTC+11. The main zone is Papua New Guinea Time (Pacific/Port_Moresby).
Does Papua New Guinea observe daylight saving time?
No. Papua New Guinea stays on UTC+10 all year.
What is the time difference between Papua New Guinea and New York?
New York is 15 hours behind Papua New Guinea.
Current time in Papua New Guinea cities
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.