🇳🇨 What Time Zone Is New Caledonia In?
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Fri, Oct 9
UTC+11:00IANA: Pacific/Noumea
New Caledonia time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Pacific/Noumea |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+11 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+11 |
| 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 New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia 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.
New Caledonia time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does New Caledonia use?
New Caledonia uses Pacific/Noumea. Its offset is UTC+11 in January and the same in July.
Does New Caledonia observe daylight saving time?
No. New Caledonia does not change its clocks in 2026: Pacific/Noumea stays on UTC+11 all year.
What is the time difference between New Caledonia and New York?
In January New Caledonia is 16 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 15 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between New Caledonia and India?
In January New Caledonia 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.