Current Time in Papua New Guinea

05:50:34
Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Capital time (Port Moresby)
Country: Papua New Guinea
Capital: Port Moresby
Population: 8,606,316
Area: 462840 km²
Currency: PGK
Calling Code: +675
Coordinates: 9.4772° S, 147.1509° E
Country Code: PG
06:50
IANA Timezone
Pacific/Port_Moresby
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
18:09
Day Length
11h 55m

Major Airports in Papua New Guinea

  • Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE) - 05:50:34
  • Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) - 05:50:34

Daylight saving time in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea has 2 listed IANA time zones. None of them observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.

Best Time to Call Papua New Guinea

Business hours in Papua New Guinea (9 AM–5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:

  • Beijing: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
  • Paris: 1:00 AM – 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
  • Toronto: 7:00 PM (previous day) – 3:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
  • Seoul: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
  • Mexico City: 5:00 PM (previous day) – 1:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
  • Cairo: 2:00 AM – 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
  • Bangkok: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)

Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.

Time Difference from Papua New Guinea

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Countries in the Same Time Zone as Papua New Guinea

Frequently Asked Questions

How many time zones does Papua New Guinea have?

Papua New Guinea uses a single time zone nationwide: Pacific/Port_Moresby, currently at UTC+10.

What time is it in Papua New Guinea right now?

The current local time in Port Moresby is 05:50:34 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026.

Does Papua New Guinea observe daylight saving time?

No. Papua New Guinea is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.

What currency is used in Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea uses the Kina (PGK) as its official currency.

What language is spoken in Papua New Guinea?

The official language codes for Papua New Guinea are EN-PG, HO, MEU, TPI.

What is the international calling code for Papua New Guinea?

To call Papua New Guinea from abroad, dial the country code +675 before the local number.

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