Current Time in Palau

Palau uses Palau Time (UTC+9 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.

About the Timezone in Palau

Palau, with its capital in Ngerulmud, is located in the Oceania (Micronesia) region. The country uses Palau Time (PWT) year-round, with a fixed offset of UTC+9 year-round. There is no daylight saving time adjustment. Major cities include Koror, Ngerulmud, Meyuns, Airai, Ngchesar. Palau shares UTC+9 with Japan. Same time. Palau shares UTC+9 with South Korea. Same time. Palau is 1 hour behind Micronesia (Pohnpei).

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Palau Timezone Details

Country
Palau
Capital
Ngerulmud
Timezone
Palau Time (PWT)
IANA Name
Pacific/Palau
UTC Offset
UTC+9 year-round
Daylight Saving
No
Region
Oceania (Micronesia)
Major Cities
Koror, Ngerulmud, Meyuns, Airai, Ngchesar
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Palau uses Palau Time. This timezone does not observe daylight saving time. View the full timezone page for DST rules, offset comparisons, and all countries in this zone.
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Time Differences

vs Japan (JST) (UTC+9)
Palau shares UTC+9 with Japan. Same time.
vs South Korea (KST) (UTC+9)
Palau shares UTC+9 with South Korea. Same time.
vs Micronesia (PONT) (UTC+10)
Palau is 1 hour behind Micronesia (Pohnpei).

Frequently asked questions

Does Palau have daylight saving time?

No. Palau has never observed DST and stays on PWT (UTC+9) year-round.

What timezone is Koror in?

Koror uses Palau Time (PWT), which is UTC+9. Same timezone as Japan and South Korea.

What is the time difference between Palau and the US?

Palau is 14 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (EST) and 17 hours ahead of US Pacific Time (PST).

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