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. Life under GFT feels refreshingly steady—sunrises arrive early, schedules stay predictable year-round, and there is no twice-yearly clock shuffle to trip up meetings or flights in and out of Cayenne.
Friday, June 5, 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. Life under GFT feels refreshingly steady—sunrises arrive early, schedules stay predictable year-round, and there is no twice-yearly clock shuffle to trip up meetings or flights in and out of Cayenne.
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 currently on GFT
The same hour, city by city.
1 city · all UTC-03:00
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.
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?
- Currently, French Guiana is the primary territory using this time zone via the America/Cayenne zone.
- What time is it in Cayenne right now?
- Cayenne follows French Guiana Time (UTC−03:00), with no daylight saving adjustments.
- How does GFT affect meetings with Europe?
- Without daylight saving changes, the gap between Cayenne and European zones stays predictable, making scheduling easier.
- 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.
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