Time zone · Oceania
PALAUT
Palau Time
Palau Time keeps things simple for the Pacific island nation of Palau, which single-handedly observes UTC+09:00 year-round without the disruption of seasonal clock changes.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Current offset
UTC+09:00
Standard · +09
Daylight saving
Not observed
Year-round standard time
IANA zones
1
None observe daylight saving
DST offset
—
No summer variant
About PALAUT
A fixed, year-round offset.
Palau Time keeps things simple for the Pacific island nation of Palau, which single-handedly observes UTC+09:00 year-round without the disruption of seasonal clock changes.
IANA zones · the technical identifiers
The zone that resolve to PALAUT.
For software, always store the IANA identifier — never the abbreviation alone. The database keeps these zones distinct because their rules can, and historically did, diverge.
Cities currently on PALAUT
The same hour, city by city.
1 city · all UTC+09:00
Where PALAUT is used
One country.
Same offset · UTC+09:00
Other zones at UTC+09:00 right now.
These named zones share PALAUT's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PALAUT, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What is Palau Time and how is it used?
- Palau Time (UTC+09:00) is the official time in the Republic of Palau, a small island nation in the western Pacific used for all domestic activities and communications.
- Does Palau observe daylight saving time?
- No, Palau does not observe daylight saving time; it maintains a year-round offset of UTC+09:00.
- Which country administers Palau Time?
- Palau Time is administered solely by the Republic of Palau.
- When did Palau start using its current time offset?
- Palau officially adopted UTC+09:00 as its standard time on May 30, 2021.
- Does Palau Time ever change during the year?
- No, Palau Time remains the same throughout the year with no daylight saving transitions or adjustments.
- What are the benefits of a consistent time zone for Palau?
- Consistency simplifies scheduling for government, business, and especially diving and tourism industries central to Palau's economy.
- Which countries might share Palau Time?
- Very few countries share exactly UTC+09:00 year-round; Palau is unique in the Pacific region for its stable offset without daylight saving.
- Are there any plans for Palau to adopt daylight saving?
- There are no known plans; Palau has found no need due to its equatorial location with minimal seasonal daylight variation.
- How does Palau Time impact international coordination?
- The static offset eases planning with partners in East Asia and North America who deal with multiple changing time zones.
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