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 zoneOffset nowLocal timeMain areas
Papua New Guinea Time (ChST)UTC+10--:--Port Moresby, Lae
GMT+11:00 (UTC+11)UTC+11--:--Pacific/Bougainville

More about the Papua New Guinea time zones.

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Time zone of Papua New Guinea

Time zonePapua New Guinea Time
AbbreviationChST
UTC offsetUTC+10
IANA time zone idPacific/Port_Moresby
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Papua New Guinea and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York15 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles18 hours behind--:--
London10 hours behind--:--
Paris9 hours behind--:--
Dubai6 hours behind--:--
India4 hours 30 minutes behind--:--
Manila2 hours behind--:--
Tokyo1 hour behind--:--
Sydney1 hour ahead--:--
Toronto15 hours behind--:--

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.