Time in Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands follow Marshall Islands Time (MHT), which operates on UTC +12 throughout the year. The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so time remains stable across all seasons.

Major population centers such as Majuro, Ebeye, Arno, Jaluit, and Wotje all follow the same time zone, ensuring consistency for travel, business, and daily activities across the islands.

Marshall Islands Time Zone Information

• IANA Time Zone: Pacific/Majuro

• UTC Offset: UTC +12 hours

• Time Zone Abbreviation: MHT (Marshall Islands Time)

• DST: Not observed

• DST Abbreviation: None — MHT stays constant year-round

Marshall Islands shares its time with regions such as Nauru and parts of Kiribati.

Marshall Islands time zone(s)

The official IANA time zone ID is Pacific/Majuro.

Daylight Saving Time in Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands do not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The country remains on UTC +12 throughout the entire year.

This provides consistent and simple timekeeping across all islands.

Major cities in Marshall Islands & their time

All major cities follow the same national time zone.

Brief info for Marshall Islands time

• Number of time zones: 1

• Capital city: Majuro

• Default time: Marshall Islands Time (MHT)

• Daylight Saving Time: Not used

• IANA Time Zone ID: Pacific/Majuro

• Standard UTC Offset: UTC +12

• Neighbouring countries with same time: Nauru, parts of Kiribati

• Regional differences: None — uniform time across the country

Pros and Cons

Pros

1. One national time zone — simple and consistent.

2. UTC +12 aligns well with nearby Pacific countries.

3. No DST—no seasonal time changes.

4. Predictable timing helps with aviation and maritime routes.

5. Easy for international visitors to follow.

Cons

1. Large time difference with Western countries may affect business hours.

2. Early evenings in certain months with no DST adjustment.