🇹🇫 What Time Zone Is French Southern Territories In?
All 2 Time Zones in French Southern Territories
| Region | IANA Zone | Current Time | UTC offset (Jan / Jul) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Asia/Dubai | 6:02 PM | UTC+4 |
| Maldives | Indian/Maldives | 7:02 PM | UTC+5 |
French Southern Territories time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Asia/Dubai |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+4 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+4 |
| Time zones in the country | 2 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. French Southern Territories spans several zones; this page uses Asia/Dubai as the primary one. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between French Southern Territories and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 4 hours ahead | 4 hours ahead |
| London | 4 hours ahead | 3 hours ahead |
| New York | 9 hours ahead | 8 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 1 hour 30 minutes behind | 1 hour 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 5 hours behind | 5 hours behind |
"Ahead" means French Southern Territories 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 Southern Territories time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does French Southern Territories use?
French Southern Territories uses Asia/Dubai, the primary one of its 2 IANA time zones. Its offset is UTC+4 in January and the same in July.
Does French Southern Territories observe daylight saving time?
No. French Southern Territories does not change its clocks in 2026: Asia/Dubai stays on UTC+4 all year. Other time zones inside the country can follow different rules — see the table of zones.
What is the time difference between French Southern Territories and New York?
In January French Southern Territories is 9 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 8 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between French Southern Territories and India?
In January French Southern Territories is 1 hour 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 1 hour 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.