Does Lae observe daylight saving time?

No. Lae stays on UTC+10:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Lae and London?

London is 10 hours behind Lae right now. During the year the gap varies between 9 hours and 10 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Lae?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

When do working hours in Lae overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Lae's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Lae's working day.

Current Time in Lae, Papua New Guinea — PGT

UTC+10:00No clock changesPacific/Port_Moresby

Lae, Papua New Guinea

05:06:22 AM

Friday, November 6, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Lae, Papua New Guinea is 5:06 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Lae is on PGT (UTC+10:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Lae

Time zone and daylight saving time in Lae

Time zone (IANA): Pacific/Port_Moresby
Current offset: PGT (UTC+10:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Lae does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+10:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:44 AM

Sunset

06:06 PM

Day length

12h 23m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:55 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 12h 31m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 11h 44m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Lae	Overlap with Lae
New York	14:06	−15 h	00:00–08:00	None
London	19:06	−10 h	19:00–03:00	None
Hong Kong	03:06	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Singapore	03:06	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Tokyo	04:06	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Sydney	06:06	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Lae

In 49 days
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 50 days
St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
Public
In 56 days
New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public

Airports near Lae

Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport LAE34 km straight-line
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport POM303 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lae observe daylight saving time?: No. Lae stays on UTC+10:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Lae and London?: London is 10 hours behind Lae right now. During the year the gap varies between 9 hours and 10 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Lae?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Lae overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Lae's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Lae's working day.

Time in other cities, compared with Lae

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Time zone rules: IANA tz database, applied when the page is generated; the clock runs in your browser. Sun times: NOAA solar equations at 6.72°S, 147.00°E (GeoNames). Holidays: Nager.Date. Airports: OurAirports. About our sources.