Time now in Marshall Islands

UTC+12:00 • Pacific/Kwajalein (+12)

Your device clock is 56ms ahead of the detected local time (Pacific/Kwajalein, UTC+12:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

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Sunday, May 17, 2026, week 20

Time in Marshall Islands now

Marshall Islands has several official time zones. The most used is +12 (UTC+12:00). The country currently uses times ranging from UTC+12:00 to UTC+12:00, depending on the region.

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Marshall Islands has a territory that spans several time zones; the country therefore uses multiple time zones.

What is the time zone in Marshall Islands?

Official time in Marshall Islands is defined by one or more time zones (IANA zones). Below are the zones and their UTC offsets.

Main time zones in Marshall Islands

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Pacific/Kwajalein UTC+12:00 Likiep, Utrik, Jabat
Pacific/Majuro UTC+12:00 Delap-Uliga-Djarrit, Majuro, Namdrik, Kili, Bikini & Kili

List of time zones used in Marshall Islands (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Pacific/Kwajalein UTC+12:00 No
Pacific/Majuro UTC+12:00 No

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Marshall Islands

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Marshall Islands depends on the region.

  • Likiep: 16 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States
  • Delap-Uliga-Djarrit, Majuro: 16 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Marshall Islands use daylight saving time?

No. Marshall Islands does not currently use daylight saving time.

Daylight saving was used in the past; the last switch back to standard time was on 1993-08-22.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Marshall Islands?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+12:00 and UTC+12:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Marshall Islands have?
Marshall Islands has 2 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Marshall Islands use daylight saving time?
No. Marshall Islands does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Marshall Islands time

To convert Marshall Islands time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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