The time zone difference in Papeete
What is the time difference between France and Papeete?
The time difference between Paris and Papeete is 11 or 12 hours. When it is 12:00 in Paris, it is 0:00 or 01:00 in Papeete. The one-hour difference depends on the time of year, as mainland France observes daylight saving time while French Polynesia does not. From the fourth Sunday in March to the fourth Sunday in October, clocks in mainland France are set one hour ahead of Tahiti. Therefore, during this period, the time difference between Paris and Papeete shifts from 11 hours to 12 hours. From the fourth Sunday in October, when daylight saving time ends, the time difference reverts to its original 11 hours until the fourth Sunday in March of the following year.
What time is it in Papeete?
The time schedule in Papeete
In Papeete, information offices, banks, and government offices open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (local time) and close earlier on Fridays. During weekdays, shops open from 7:30 AM and close between 5 PM and 6 PM. Supermarkets and grocery stores are open on Sunday mornings, while the Post Office operates on Saturdays and public holidays from 8 AM to 10 AM (local time).
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