Time zone · Americas
GFT
French Guiana Time
French Guiana Time (GFT) keeps things simple for this overseas department on the northeastern coast of South America, sitting at UTC−03:00 with no daylight saving adjustments.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Current offset
UTC-03:00
Standard · -03
Daylight saving
Not observed
Year-round standard time
IANA zones
1
None observe daylight saving
DST offset
—
No summer variant
About GFT
A fixed, year-round offset.
French Guiana Time (GFT) keeps things simple for this overseas department on the northeastern coast of South America, sitting at UTC−03:00 with no daylight saving adjustments.
IANA zones · the technical identifiers
The zone that resolve to GFT.
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 across GFT
Local time, city by city.
1 city
Where GFT is used
One country.
Same offset · UTC-03:00
Other zones at UTC-03:00 right now.
These named zones share GFT's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.
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GFT to the world's clocks.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about GFT, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What is the standard time in French Guiana Time?
- The representative zone, Cayenne in French Guiana, stays at UTC−03:00 throughout the year.
- Does French Guiana observe daylight saving time?
- No. French Guiana Time does not use daylight saving, so the clocks never change.
- When did French Guiana settle on its current offset?
- The GFT zone has been fixed at UTC−03:00 since October 1, 1967.
- Are there upcoming clock changes in Cayenne?
- No daylight saving transitions are scheduled for Cayenne, so businesses and travelers can expect continuous UTC−03:00.
- Which countries or territories fall under French Guiana Time?
- Only French Guiana uses French Guiana Time.
- What time is it in Cayenne?
- Cayenne follows French Guiana Time (UTC−03:00), with no daylight saving adjustments.
- How does GFT affect meetings with Europe?
- French Guiana never changes its clocks, but Europe does: Cayenne is 4 hours behind Paris in winter and 5 hours behind during European summer time.
- Does the equatorial location influence GFT stability?
- French Guiana’s proximity to the equator means relatively consistent day lengths all year, which helps justify a stable clock.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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