Current time in Lae, Papua New Guinea
10:05:56
Sunday, 15 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC+10:00
Pacific/Port Moresby
Sunrise
05:45
Today
Sunset
18:10
12h 25m of daylight
No daylight saving: Lae stays at UTC+10:00 all year.
Lae compared with the world
Upcoming holidays in Papua New Guinea
- December SolsticeTue, 22 Dec · in 37 days
- Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec · in 40 days
- Boxing DaySat, 26 Dec · in 41 days
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lae in?
Lae is in the Papua New Guinea Time zone, Pacific/Port_Moresby in the IANA database, currently at UTC+10:00.
Does Lae have daylight saving time?
No. Lae keeps the same time all year.
What is the best time to call Lae?
Business hours in Lae usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in Papua New Guinea before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule