KOST time now |
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11:04:26 Fri, 4 Jul 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC +11 |
Kosrae Time (KOST) operates at UTC+11 hours, serving as the official time zone for Kosrae State in the Federated States of Micronesia. Sometimes simply referred to as "Kosrae Standard Time," KOST does not observe daylight saving time, maintaining a steady time throughout the year for consistency.
Importance and Global Use of KOST
Kosrae Time is vital for the organization of public services, education, transportation, and local government across Kosrae's islands. It provides a unified time standard that supports daily life and regional activities on the island, minimizing confusion and ensuring efficient communication within the state.
On a broader scale, KOST supports reliable scheduling and coordination with international partners, including aid agencies, airlines, and maritime operations across the Pacific. Its stable UTC+11 offset allows seamless interaction with neighboring islands and countries, helping maintain connectivity in trade, travel, and regional collaboration.
Where and When KOST is used worldwide
Pacific
Areas and locations in the Federated States of Micronesia using KOST all year:
- Kosrae State
Other Time Zones in UTC +11
Other time zones share the same offset as Kosrae Time (KOST), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Australian Eastern Daylight Savings – AEDT
- Bougainville Standard Time – BST
- Lord Howe Daylight Time – LHDT
- Magadan Time – MAGT
- New Caledonia Time – NCT
- Norfolk Time – NFT
- Pohnpei Standard Time – PONT
- Sakhalin Time – SAKT
- Solomon Islands Time – SBT
- Srednekolymsk Time – SRET
- Vanuatu Time – VUT