Technical Specifications & Standards
Official chronometric properties, ISO standards, and international database registry identifiers for Gambier Time:
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Transitions
⬆️ Spring Forward (Clocks Advance)
None
⬇️ Fall Back (Clocks Return)
None
Observing Jurisdictions & Subdivisions
1 Sovereign NationsSovereign nations, administrative subdivisions, and regional territories officially operating under GAMT:
Regional Subdivisions & Territory Details
Financial Markets & Trading Hours
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Local Hours: 08:00 - 16:00 GAMT
UTC Window: 17:00 - 01:00 UTC
Major Cities in GAMT
Primary metropolitan centers and financial hubs observing this time zone:
Adoption History & Astronomical Facts
Year Established: 1912
Standardized on UTC-9 in 1912, placing the Gambier archipelago one hour ahead of Tahiti.
French Polynesia spans three distinct time zones: Tahiti Time (UTC-10), Marquesas Time (UTC-9:30), and Gambier Time (UTC-9).
Frequently Asked Questions about GAMT
What is Gambier Time?
Gambier Time (GAMT) is UTC-9, observed in the Gambier Islands of French Polynesia.
How many time zones exist in French Polynesia?
French Polynesia has three time zones: Society Islands (UTC-10), Marquesas (UTC-9:30), and Gambier (UTC-9).
Does Gambier observe daylight saving?
No. The Gambier Islands stay on UTC-9 year-round.