🇫🇲 What Time Zone Is Micronesia In?
All 3 Time Zones in Micronesia
| Region | IANA Zone | Current Time | UTC offset (Jan / Jul) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalcanal | Pacific/Guadalcanal | 1:02 AM | UTC+11 |
| Kosrae | Pacific/Kosrae | 1:02 AM | UTC+11 |
| Port Moresby | Pacific/Port_Moresby | 12:02 AM | UTC+10 |
Micronesia time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Pacific/Guadalcanal |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+11 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+11 |
| Time zones in the country | 3 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. Micronesia spans several zones; this page uses Pacific/Guadalcanal as the primary one. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Micronesia and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 11 hours ahead | 11 hours ahead |
| London | 11 hours ahead | 10 hours ahead |
| New York | 16 hours ahead | 15 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Tokyo | 2 hours ahead | 2 hours ahead |
"Ahead" means Micronesia 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.
Micronesia time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Micronesia use?
Micronesia uses Pacific/Guadalcanal, the primary one of its 3 IANA time zones. Its offset is UTC+11 in January and the same in July.
Does Micronesia observe daylight saving time?
No. Micronesia does not change its clocks in 2026: Pacific/Guadalcanal stays on UTC+11 all year. Other time zones inside the country can follow different rules — see the table of zones.
What is the time difference between Micronesia and New York?
In January Micronesia is 16 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 15 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Micronesia and India?
In January Micronesia is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of India. India does not use daylight saving time.