Kerguelen

Indian • Kerguelen

French Southern and Antarctic Lands

Current local time

09:15:25

Sunday, May 31, 2026

UTC offset

UTC+05:00

No daylight saving changes

Kerguelen does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC+05:00 all year long.

Timezone details

Identifier
Abbreviation
—
Transitioned
May 31, 2021 at 06:00 AM

Location

Latitude
-49.35277
Longitude
70.2175
Country
French Southern and Antarctic Lands

French Southern & Antarctic Time (FSAT)

FAQs

French Southern & Antarctic Time (FSAT) is a remote, UTC+05:00 zone used in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, including the Kerguelen Islands. With no daylight saving changes, it offers a stable, predictable rhythm for researchers and support staff living and working in one of Earth’s most isolated outposts.

  • What is French Southern & Antarctic Time (FSAT)?

    FSAT is a UTC+05:00 time zone used in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, such as the Kerguelen Islands, providing a consistent offset year-round with no daylight saving adjustments.

  • Which areas use FSAT?

    FSAT is used in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, including the Kerguelen Islands, which host scientific research stations and limited support personnel.

  • Does FSAT observe daylight saving time?

    No, FSAT does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC+05:00 offset remains the same throughout the year.

  • Why doesn’t FSAT change for daylight saving?

    The French Southern and Antarctic Lands are located in a region where seasonal daylight variation does not justify clock changes, and a fixed offset simplifies logistics for research and supply operations.

  • What is the representative zone for FSAT?

    The representative zone is Kerguelen (Indian/Kerguelen), which follows UTC+05:00 and does not observe daylight saving time.

  • How does FSAT compare to other French territories?

    Unlike metropolitan France, which uses Central European Time and observes daylight saving, FSAT stays on a fixed UTC+05:00, reflecting the unique geographic and operational needs of the southern territories.

  • Is FSAT used in Antarctica?

    FSAT is associated with the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, but actual Antarctic research stations may use different timekeeping practices depending on their national programs and logistical needs.

  • What is life like in the FSAT zone?

    Life in the FSAT zone is centered around scientific research and environmental monitoring, with a small, rotating community of scientists and support staff adapting to extreme isolation and harsh weather.

  • Are there any upcoming time changes in FSAT?

    No, there are no scheduled daylight saving transitions or offset changes in FSAT, so the current UTC+05:00 offset is expected to remain in effect indefinitely.