Technical Specifications & Standards
Official chronometric properties, ISO standards, and international database registry identifiers for Marshall Islands 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 MHT:
Regional Subdivisions & Territory Details
Financial Markets & Trading Hours
The Marshall Islands operates the second-largest maritime open vessel registry in the world by deadweight tonnage.
Local Hours: 08:30 - 16:30 MHT
UTC Window: 20:30 - 04:30 UTC
Major Cities in MHT
Primary metropolitan centers and financial hubs observing this time zone:
Adoption History & Astronomical Facts
Year Established: 1993
Standardized under the Compact of Free Association, anchoring both the Ratak and Ralik chains on UTC+12.
Kwajalein Atoll was previously on UTC-12 on the American side of the date line, but skipped August 21, 1993, to jump across the Date Line to UTC+12 to match Majuro.
Frequently Asked Questions about MHT
What is Marshall Islands Time?
Marshall Islands Time (MHT) is UTC+12, observed across the Marshall Islands.
Why did Kwajalein change its time zone in 1993?
Kwajalein crossed the International Date Line in August 1993, advancing 24 hours to align with the rest of the nation.
Does the Marshall Islands observe daylight saving?
No. The islands maintain UTC+12 year-round.