🇬🇫 What Time Zone Is French Guiana In?
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Thu, Oct 8
UTC-03:00IANA: America/Cayenne
French Guiana time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | America/Cayenne |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC−3 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between French Guiana and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 3 hours behind | 3 hours behind |
| London | 3 hours behind | 4 hours behind |
| New York | 2 hours ahead | 1 hour ahead |
| India (IST) | 8 hours 30 minutes behind | 8 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 12 hours behind | 12 hours behind |
"Ahead" means French Guiana is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
French Guiana time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does French Guiana use?
French Guiana uses America/Cayenne. Its offset is UTC−3 in January and the same in July.
Does French Guiana observe daylight saving time?
No. French Guiana does not change its clocks in 2026: America/Cayenne stays on UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between French Guiana and New York?
In January French Guiana is 2 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 1 hour ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between French Guiana and India?
In January French Guiana is 8 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 8 hours 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.