Current Time in Papua New Guinea šµš¬
Check the current local time anywhere in Papua New Guinea. Below you'll find live clocks for Papua New Guinea's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Port Moresby
- Port Moresby (Pop. 360,000)
- Lae (Pop. 76,255)
- Arawa (Pop. 40,266)
- Mount Hagen (Pop. 33,623)
- Popondetta (Pop. 28,198)
ISO Alpha-2: PG
ISO Alpha-3: PNG
UTC Offset: UTC+11:00
Current Time in Major Cities in Papua New Guinea
- Arawa Sun 12:40:44
- Daru Sun 11:40:44
- Goroka Sun 11:40:44
- Kavieng Sun 11:40:44
- Kimbe Sun 11:40:44
- Kokopo Sun 11:40:44
- Lae Sun 11:40:44
- Madang Sun 11:40:44
- Mount Hagen Sun 11:40:44
- Popondetta Sun 11:40:44
- Port Moresby Sun 11:40:44
- Wewak Sun 11:40:44
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Arawa | Sun 12:40:44 |
| Daru | Sun 11:40:44 |
| Goroka | Sun 11:40:44 |
| Kavieng | Sun 11:40:44 |
| Kimbe | Sun 11:40:44 |
| Kokopo | Sun 11:40:44 |
| Lae | Sun 11:40:44 |
| Madang | Sun 11:40:44 |
| Mount Hagen | Sun 11:40:44 |
| Popondetta | Sun 11:40:44 |
| Port Moresby | Sun 11:40:44 |
| Wewak | Sun 11:40:44 |
IANA time zones in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Pacific/Bougainville GMT+11 Ā· UTC+11:00
- Pacific/Port_Moresby GMT+10 Ā· UTC+10:00
Does Papua New Guinea have multiple time zones?
Yes. Papua New Guinea uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| Pacific/Bougainville | UTC+11:00 |
| Pacific/Port_Moresby | UTC+10:00 |
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Papua New Guinea at a glance
| Current main time | 12:40 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 2 (from UTC+10:00 to UTC+11:00) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | +11, +10 |
| Capital | Port Moresby |
| Cities tracked | 12 |
How many time zones does Papua New Guinea have?
Papua New Guinea is split across 2 time zones, from UTC+10:00 in the east to UTC+11:00 in the west. That means the local time can be up to 1 hours apart between two cities in the same country.
Does Papua New Guinea change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Papua New Guinea stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Papua New Guinea
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 23:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 22:00 UTC. If Papua New Guinea has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Papua New Guinea
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Port Moresby or another major city in Papua New Guinea. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Papua New Guinea
The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby. The biggest cities in Papua New Guinea include Port Moresby, Lae, Arawa, Mount Hagen and Popondetta. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
š” Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Papua New Guinea has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Papua New Guinea - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Papua New Guinea have?
Papua New Guinea spans 2 time zones, from UTC+10:00 to UTC+11:00.
Does Papua New Guinea use daylight saving time?
No - Papua New Guinea keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Papua New Guinea right now?
It is about 12:40 on Sunday in the main time zone of Papua New Guinea. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Papua New Guinea time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Papua New Guinea to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Port Moresby, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Papua New Guinea šµš¬ |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | PG / PNG |
| Capital city clock | Port Moresby |
| Cities shown | 12 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 2 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+11:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Port Moresby time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.