CKT time now |
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05:54:54 Mon, 30 Jun 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC -10 |
Cook Island Time (CKT) operates at UTC−10 hours year-round, with no daylight saving time adjustments. Sometimes referred to as "Cook Islands Standard Time," CKT is the official time zone for the Cook Islands, a self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand, providing a consistent and reliable time reference across its islands in the South Pacific.
Importance and Global Use of CKT
CKT is essential for managing government operations, transportation, and daily activities in the Cook Islands. Its fixed UTC−10 offset supports consistent scheduling for education, tourism, local businesses, and community events, which is vital for maintaining coordination in a geographically dispersed island group.
Internationally, Cook Island Time helps align travel, trade, and communication with other Pacific countries and global partners. Its stable time zone improves planning for flights, shipping, and diplomatic relations, strengthening the Cook Islands' connections across the Pacific region and beyond.
Where and When CKT is used worldwide
Pacific
Pacific countries using CKT all year
- Cook Islands
Other Time Zones in UTC -10
Other time zones share the same offset as Cook Island Time (CKT), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Hawaii Standard Time – HST
- Tahiti Time – TAHT