Time zone · Oceania
MARQUE
Marquesas Time
Marquesas Time (MARQUE) has held steady at its unique UTC−09:30 offset since 1912, making it one of the world’s rare half-hour time zones with no daylight saving changes. Living or collaborating in the Marquesas Islands means embracing a relaxed rhythm that’s always half an hour off the beaten clock—French Polynesia’s only time zone.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Current offset
UTC-09:30
Standard · -0930
Daylight saving
Not observed
Year-round standard time
IANA zones
1
None observe daylight saving
DST offset
—
No summer variant
About MARQUE
A fixed, year-round offset.
Marquesas Time (MARQUE) has held steady at its unique UTC−09:30 offset since 1912, making it one of the world’s rare half-hour time zones with no daylight saving changes. Living or collaborating in the Marquesas Islands means embracing a relaxed rhythm that’s always half an hour off the beaten clock—French Polynesia’s only time zone.
IANA zones · the technical identifiers
The zone that resolve to MARQUE.
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.
Where MARQUE is used
One country.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about MARQUE, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Is Marquesas Time the only UTC−09:30 zone in the world?
- Yes, Marquesas Time covers only the Marquesas Islands and has a unique UTC−09:30 offset, making it the exclusive region using this half-hour shift.
- Does Marquesas Time observe Daylight Saving Time?
- No, the Marquesas have never observed daylight saving time—the clocks there stay on UTC−09:30 year-round.
- Why is Marquesas Time offset set at UTC−09:30?
- This half-hour offset has been in place since September 30, 1912, for the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia.
- How does Marquesas Time compare to other French Polynesian time zones?
- While most of French Polynesia uses Tahiti Time (UTC−10), Marquesas Time (UTC−09:30) is unique for its half-hour difference and consistent offset.
- What makes Marquesas Time special compared to most time zones?
- It is one of the very few time zones worldwide with a half-hour offset that has remained unchanged for over a century.
- Is there any upcoming change expected for Marquesas Time?
- No, the Marquesas Islands have maintained their UTC−09:30 offset continuously since 1912 with no known plans for change.
- Which time zone region includes the Marquesas Islands?
- The Marquesas Islands use the Pacific/Marquesas zone, which is the sole member of the MARQUE time zone region.
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