🇹🇰 What Time Zone Is Tokelau In?
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Fri, Oct 9
UTC+13:00IANA: Pacific/Fakaofo
Tokelau time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Pacific/Fakaofo |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+13 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+13 |
| 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 Tokelau and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 13 hours ahead | 13 hours ahead |
| London | 13 hours ahead | 12 hours ahead |
| New York | 18 hours ahead | 17 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 7 hours 30 minutes ahead | 7 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Tokyo | 4 hours ahead | 4 hours ahead |
"Ahead" means Tokelau 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.
Tokelau time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Tokelau use?
Tokelau uses Pacific/Fakaofo. Its offset is UTC+13 in January and the same in July.
Does Tokelau observe daylight saving time?
No. Tokelau does not change its clocks in 2026: Pacific/Fakaofo stays on UTC+13 all year.
What is the time difference between Tokelau and New York?
In January Tokelau is 18 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 17 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Tokelau and India?
In January Tokelau is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of India. India does not use daylight saving time.