Technical Specifications & Standards
Official chronometric properties, ISO standards, and international database registry identifiers for Palau 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 PWT:
Regional Subdivisions & Territory Details
Financial Markets & Trading Hours
Oversees the world's first national shark sanctuary, pristine dive tourism, and maritime surveillance.
Local Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 PWT
UTC Window: 23:00 - 08:00 UTC
Major Cities in PWT
Primary metropolitan centers and financial hubs observing this time zone:
Adoption History & Astronomical Facts
Year Established: 1994
Palau standardized on UTC+9 upon full independence in 1994, sharing the same hourly offset with Japan and South Korea.
Ngerulmud in Palau is the least populous national capital in the world, with fewer than 400 residents, operating on PWT.
Frequently Asked Questions about PWT
What is Palau Time?
Palau Time (PWT) is UTC+9, observed throughout the Republic of Palau.
Is Palau in the same time zone as Tokyo?
Yes. Both Palau and Tokyo observe UTC+9.
Does Palau observe daylight saving?
No. Palau maintains UTC+9 all year.