PHOT time now |
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13:03:56 Fri, 4 Jul 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC +13 |
Phoenix Island Time (PHOT) operates at UTC+13 hours, serving as the official time zone for the Phoenix Islands group in Kiribati. Sometimes referred to as "Phoenix Time," PHOT stays on a constant UTC+13 offset year-round, with no daylight saving adjustments, providing consistent timekeeping across these remote islands.
Importance and Global Use of PHOT
Phoenix Island Time is important for coordinating limited local administration, research activities, and conservation projects within the Phoenix Islands, which are mostly uninhabited except for Canton Island. It helps maintain reliable scheduling for scientific teams, maritime navigation, and environmental monitoring across this remote archipelago.
On a global level, PHOT supports aviation, shipping routes, and international communication with partners operating in the central Pacific. Its fixed UTC+13 offset makes it easier to coordinate regional efforts, particularly for environmental preservation and emergency response in one of the world's largest marine protected areas.
Where and When PHOT is used worldwide
Pacific
Pacific islands and territories using PHOT all year:
- Kiribati - Phoenix Islands
Other Time Zones in UTC +13
Other time zones share the same offset as Phoenix Island Time (PHOT), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Fiji Summer Time – FJST
- New Zealand Daylight Time – NZDT
- Tokelau Time – TKT
- Tonga Time – TOT
- West Samoa Time – WST