Current local time in Avarua, Cook Islands
UTC-10:00 · UTC-10:00 · Cook Islands Standard Time
About Avarua
Avarua, Cook Islands uses the Cook Islands Standard Time time zone (Pacific/Rarotonga), currently UTC-10:00. It is the capital of Cook Islands. Population: about 13,373.
| Country: | Cook Islands |
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| Coordinates: | 21°12′S / 159°47′W |
| Population: | 13,373 |
| Currency: | New Zealand dollar (NZD) |
| Languages: | English, Cook Islands Māori |
| Country calling code: | +682 |
Time zone in Avarua
| IANA time zone: | Pacific/Rarotonga |
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| Time zone name: | Cook Islands Standard Time (UTC-10:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-10:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Avarua does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-10:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Avarua today
| Sunrise: | 06:02 |
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| Sunset: | 18:44 |
| Solar noon: | 12:23 |
| Day length: | 12h 41m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:39 – 19:07 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC-10:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Avarua
- London−11 hAvarua is 11 hours behind London
- New York−6 hAvarua is 6 hours behind New York
- Abuja−11 hAvarua is 11 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Avarua time
What time zone is Avarua in?
Avarua uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Rarotonga (Cook Islands Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-10:00.
Does Avarua observe daylight saving time?
Avarua does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-10:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Avarua and London?
Right now Avarua is 11 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Avarua and New York?
Right now Avarua is 6 hours behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.