Time now in Northern Mariana Islands

UTC+10:00 • Pacific/Saipan (ChST)

Your device clock is 653ms behind of the detected local time (Pacific/Saipan, UTC+10:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

19:05:40
Saturday, September 5, 2026, week 36

Time in Northern Mariana Islands now

Northern Mariana Islands has one official time zone: ChST (UTC+10:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Northern Mariana Islands is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Northern Mariana Islands?

Official time in Northern Mariana Islands is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Northern Mariana Islands

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Pacific/Saipan UTC+10:00

List of time zones used in Northern Mariana Islands (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Pacific/Saipan UTC+10:00 No

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Northern Mariana Islands

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

  • Pacific/Saipan: 14 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Northern Mariana Islands use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Northern Mariana Islands observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Northern Mariana Islands

  • 2000-12-23 at 00:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Northern Mariana Islands was on 2000-12-23 at 00:00 (local time) (zone Pacific/Guam): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from GST to ChST.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Northern Mariana Islands?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+10:00 and UTC+10:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Northern Mariana Islands have?
Northern Mariana Islands has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Northern Mariana Islands use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Northern Mariana Islands observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

How to convert Northern Mariana Islands time

To convert Northern Mariana 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.