Bougainville

Pacific • Bougainville

Papua New Guinea

Current local time

15:06:05

Sunday, May 31, 2026

UTC offset

UTC+11:00

No daylight saving changes

Bougainville does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC+11:00 all year long.

Timezone details

Identifier
Abbreviation
—
Transitioned
May 31, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Location

Latitude
-6.21666
Longitude
155.56666
Country
Papua New Guinea

Bougainville Time (BOUGAI)

FAQs

Bougainville Time (BOUGAI) keeps things simple with a steady UTC+11:00 offset—no daylight saving time, no surprises. Whether you're coordinating with Bougainville in Papua New Guinea or scheduling across time zones, this region offers reliable timing year-round for seamless collaboration.

  • Does Bougainville Time observe daylight saving time?

    No—Bougainville Time stays at UTC+11:00 all year. It’s one of the most predictable time zones in the Pacific.

  • When did Bougainville adopt its current time zone?

    Bougainville switched to its current UTC+11:00 offset in 2021, solidifying its unique timekeeping identity.

  • What countries use Bougainville Time?

    Papua New Guinea’s Autonomous Region of Bougainville is the primary area using this time zone, with no shared regions complicating schedules.

  • Is Bougainville Time ever affected by daylight saving transitions?

    None—Bougainville Time remains constant, making it easy to plan without worrying about biannual clock changes.

  • How does Bougainville Time compare to nearby regions?

    Bougainville Time is often an hour ahead of Port Moresby’s standard time, which makes it a convenient reference point in the Pacific.

  • What’s the best way to explain Bougainville Time to remote teams?

    Tell them it’s like setting their clock to +11 and forgetting about it—no DST, no confusion.

  • Does Bougainville Time have any historical quirks?

    Its recent adoption in 2021 marked a shift from more complex scheduling practices, simplifying life for locals and collaborators alike.

  • Why is Bougainville Time considered reliable?

    With no daylight saving and a single offset, it’s perfect for meetings, shipping, and travel planning—always on track.