🇲🇭 What Time Zone Is Marshall Islands In?
All 2 Time Zones in Marshall Islands
| Region | IANA Zone | Current Time | UTC offset (Jan / Jul) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwajalein | Pacific/Kwajalein | 2:02 AM | UTC+12 |
| Tarawa | Pacific/Tarawa | 2:02 AM | UTC+12 |
Marshall Islands time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Pacific/Kwajalein |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+12 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+12 |
| 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. Marshall Islands spans several zones; this page uses Pacific/Kwajalein as the primary one. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Marshall Islands and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 12 hours ahead | 12 hours ahead |
| London | 12 hours ahead | 11 hours ahead |
| New York | 17 hours ahead | 16 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 6 hours 30 minutes ahead | 6 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Tokyo | 3 hours ahead | 3 hours ahead |
"Ahead" means Marshall Islands 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.
Marshall Islands time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Marshall Islands use?
Marshall Islands uses Pacific/Kwajalein, the primary one of its 2 IANA time zones. Its offset is UTC+12 in January and the same in July.
Does Marshall Islands observe daylight saving time?
No. Marshall Islands does not change its clocks in 2026: Pacific/Kwajalein stays on UTC+12 all year. Other time zones inside the country can follow different rules — see the table of zones.
What is the time difference between Marshall Islands and New York?
In January Marshall Islands is 17 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 16 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Marshall Islands and India?
In January Marshall Islands is 6 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 6 hours 30 minutes ahead of India. India does not use daylight saving time.