Current local time in Lae, Papua New Guinea
UTC+10:00 · UTC+10:00 · Papua New Guinea Time
About Lae
Lae, Morobe, Papua New Guinea uses the Papua New Guinea Time time zone (Pacific/Port_Moresby), currently UTC+10:00. Population: about 76,255.
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
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| State / region: | Morobe |
| Coordinates: | 6°43′S / 147°00′E |
| Population: | 76,255 |
| Currency: | Papua New Guinean kina (PGK) |
| Languages: | English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin |
| Country calling code: | +675 |
Time zone in Lae
| IANA time zone: | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
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| Time zone name: | Papua New Guinea Time (UTC+10:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+10:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Papua New Guinea: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Lae does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+10:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Lae today
| Sunrise: | 05:47 |
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| Sunset: | 18:05 |
| Solar noon: | 11:56 |
| Day length: | 12h 17m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:26 – 18:26 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 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 Lae
- London+9 hLae is 9 hours ahead of London
- New York+14 hLae is 14 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+9 hLae is 9 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Lae time
What time zone is Lae in?
Lae uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Port_Moresby (Papua New Guinea Time). The current offset is UTC+10:00.
Does Lae observe daylight saving time?
Lae does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+10:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Lae and London?
Right now Lae is 9 hours ahead of 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 Lae and New York?
Right now Lae is 14 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.