Time now in Palau

UTC+09:00 • Pacific/Palau (+09)

Your device clock is 757ms ahead of the detected local time (Pacific/Palau, UTC+09:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.007 seconds.

23:20:19
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, week 12

Time in Palau now

Palau has one official time zone: +09 (UTC+09:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Palau is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Palau?

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

Main time zones in Palau

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Pacific/Palau UTC+09:00 Koror, Kloulklubed, Peleliu, Ulimang, Ngaraard

List of time zones used in Palau (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Pacific/Palau UTC+09:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Palau

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Palau depends on the region.

  • Koror: 13 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Palau use daylight saving time?

No. Palau does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Palau?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+9:00 and UTC+9:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Palau have?
Palau has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Palau use daylight saving time?
No. Palau does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Palau time

To convert Palau 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.
Time now in locations in Palau with links for more information (15 locations)