PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Port Moresby
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Papua New Guinea Time
- IANA zone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+10
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Papua New Guinea
- Region
- National Capital
- Population
- 283,733
- Coordinates
- 9.48° S, 147.15° E
- Elevation
- 25 m
Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea, with a population of about 283,733. It uses the Papua New Guinea Time time zone (IANA identifier Pacific/Port_Moresby).
Port Moresby does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+10 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Brisbane, Vladivostok.
Because Port Moresby lies at 9.48° S, 147.15° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 11 h 34 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 12 h 41 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:25 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 34 min |
| September equinox | 6:01 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 5:48 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 41 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Port Moresby in?
Port Moresby is in the Papua New Guinea Time time zone, IANA identifier Pacific/Port_Moresby. The UTC offset is UTC+10.
Does Port Moresby have daylight saving time?
No. Port Moresby stays on UTC+10 all year.
What is the time difference between Port Moresby and New York?
In January New York is 15 hours behind Port Moresby, and in July it is 14 hours behind Port Moresby, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Port Moresby and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Port Moresby, and in July it is 17 hours behind Port Moresby, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Port Moresby?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:25 AM and sets at about 6:00 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:48 AM and sets at about 6:29 PM (local time).