Current Time in Cook Islands
Cook Islands uses Cook Islands Time (UTC-10 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.
About the Timezone in Cook Islands
Cook Islands, with its capital in Avarua, is located in the Oceania (Polynesia) region. The country uses Cook Islands Time (CKT) year-round, with a fixed offset of UTC-10 year-round. There is no daylight saving time adjustment. Major cities include Avarua, Amuri, Arutanga, Omoka, Tauhunu. Cook Islands shares UTC-10 with Hawaii. Same time. Cook Islands is 22 hours behind New Zealand. Cook Islands shares UTC-10 with Tahiti. Same time.
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Cook Islands Timezone Details
- Country
- Cook Islands
- Capital
- Avarua
- Timezone
- Cook Islands Time (CKT)
- IANA Name
- Pacific/Rarotonga
- UTC Offset
- UTC-10 year-round
- Daylight Saving
- No
- Region
- Oceania (Polynesia)
- Major Cities
- Avarua, Amuri, Arutanga, Omoka, Tauhunu
Time Differences
- vs Hawaii (HST) (UTC-10)
- Cook Islands shares UTC-10 with Hawaii. Same time.
- vs New Zealand (NZST) (UTC+12/+13)
- Cook Islands is 22 hours behind New Zealand.
- vs Tahiti (UTC-10)
- Cook Islands shares UTC-10 with Tahiti. Same time.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Cook Islands have daylight saving time?
No. The Cook Islands have never observed DST and stay on CKT (UTC-10) year-round.
What timezone is Rarotonga in?
Rarotonga uses Cook Islands Time (CKT), which is UTC-10. Same offset as Hawaii and Tahiti.
What is the time difference between the Cook Islands and New Zealand?
The Cook Islands are 22 hours behind New Zealand (meaning they are 2 hours behind but one calendar day earlier during most of the day).