Oceania · Pacific/Tahiti
French Polynesia
July 11, 2026
Current time in French Polynesia
Quick facts
- Capital
- Papeete
- Population
- 277,679
- Currency
- Franc (XPF)
- Phone code
- +689
- Daylight saving
- No
About French Polynesia
One time zone covers the whole country in French Polynesia — UTC-10, anchored on Papeete — so everywhere shares the same clock.
French Polynesia has its capital at Papeete, is home to about 280,000 people and covers about 4,200 km². The main languages are French and Tahitian. The currency is the franc (XPF).
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in French Polynesia right now?
- The clock on this page shows the live time in French Polynesia (Pacific/Tahiti), currently UTC-10.
- How many time zones does French Polynesia have?
- French Polynesia uses a single time zone, Pacific/Tahiti (UTC-10).
- Does French Polynesia observe daylight saving time?
- No — French Polynesia keeps the same UTC offset all year.