Oceania · Polynesia · Dependency
Current time in Tokelau
A single time zone at UTC+13:00.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
About Tokelau's time
A single time zone.
Tokelau sits at UTC+13, making it one of the world's earliest time zones—and with no Daylight Saving Time, its clocks stay put year-round.
Major cities
Cities of Tokelau.
History
How Tokelau keeps time.
When naming and wiring up its tiny atolls were gradually slotted into global time, Tokelau ended up on the western side of the date line for most of the 20th century. In 2011, Tokelau jumped east across the International Date Line so it now shares New Zealand’s calendar day; the atolls also switched from UTC-11:00 to UTC+13:00, aligning banking and business with Auckland rather than Honolulu.
Did you know?
Things about Tokelau's time.
Tokelau’s single time zone is home to only about 1,500 people spread over three atolls; late afternoon sunshine in the capital Fakaofo lines up with mid-morning in London, so remote workers can bridge Asia-Pacific and Europe in one day.
Australia and New Zealand lock out of Daylight Saving feel like winter; UTC+13 wakes before almost everyone else.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tokelau's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What is the time difference between Tokelau and New Zealand?
- Tokelau is always one hour ahead of New Zealand for most of the year—two hours ahead during New Zealand’s daylight-saving period.
- Is there Daylight Saving Time in Tokelau?
- No. Tokelau observes UTC+13 year-round, without any daylight saving adjustments.
- Are there multiple time zones in Tokelau?
- No. Despite spanning three atolls, all of Tokelau uses a single time zone (Pacific/Fakaofo) at UTC+13.
- How does Tokelau’s time zone affect calls with Europe?
- Tokelau is 12–13 hours ahead of London; mid-morning in Europe lines up with late evening in Tokelau, ideal for morning/evening overlap.
- Was Tokelau always UTC+13?
- No. Before 2011, it was on the other side of the date line at UTC-11; the 2011 switch moved it to UTC+13 to sync with New Zealand.
- Is Tokelau one of the earliest time zones?
- Yes. At UTC+13, it’s among the first places on any given calendar day, sharing that distinction with Samoa, Tonga, and parts of Russia’s Far East.
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