Current Time in French Guiana 🇬🇫

Capital City: Cayenne

Largest Cities:

Cayenne (Pop. 65,000)
Matoury (Pop. 26,350)
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (Pop. 24,287)
Kourou (Pop. 24,029)
Rémire-Montjoly (Pop. 19,029)

ISO Alpha-2: GF

ISO Alpha-3: GUF

Time Now in Major Cities in French Guiana

Cayenne Thu 18:10:16
Kourou Thu 18:10:16
Matoury Thu 18:10:16
Rémire-Montjoly Thu 18:10:16
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Thu 18:10:16

City	Current Time
Cayenne	Thu 18:10:16
Kourou	Thu 18:10:16
Matoury	Thu 18:10:16
Rémire-Montjoly	Thu 18:10:16
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni	Thu 18:10:16

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for French Guiana

America/Cayenne Thu 18:10:16

Timezone	Current Time
America/Cayenne	Thu 18:10:16

Sunrise and Sunset in French Guiana (5 Locations)

Cayenne

↑ 6:19 AM

↓ 6:27 PM
Kourou

↑ 6:21 AM

↓ 6:28 PM
Matoury

↑ 6:19 AM

↓ 6:27 PM
Rémire-Montjoly

↑ 6:19 AM

↓ 6:27 PM
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni

↑ 6:26 AM

↓ 6:34 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Cayenne	↑ 6:19 AM	↓ 6:27 PM
Kourou	↑ 6:21 AM	↓ 6:28 PM
Matoury	↑ 6:19 AM	↓ 6:27 PM
Rémire-Montjoly	↑ 6:19 AM	↓ 6:27 PM
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni	↑ 6:26 AM	↓ 6:34 PM

Current Weather in French Guiana (5 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about French Guiana

Population	195,506
Area	91,000 km²
ISO Numeric Code	254
FIPS Code	FG
Top Level Domain	.gf
Currency	Euro (EUR)
Phone Prefix	+594
Country Code	+594
Postal Code Format	#####
Postal Code Regex	`^((97\|98)3\d{2})$`
Languages	FR-GF (fr-GF)
Neighbouring Countries	🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇸🇷 Suriname

Upcoming Public Holidays in French Guiana

This year, French Guiana observes 12 public holidays, with 12 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is All Saints' Day on 01 Nov. The most recently passed holiday was Assumption Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in French Guiana to plan your schedule.

All Saints' Day 01 Nov • Sunday
Armistice Day 11 Nov • Wednesday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday
Easter Monday 29 Mar • Monday
Labor Day 01 May • Saturday
Ascension Day 06 May • Thursday
Victory Day 08 May • Saturday
Whit Monday 17 May • Monday
Abolition of Slavery 10 Jun • Thursday

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Time in French Guiana — FAQ

Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in French Guiana.

How many time zones does French Guiana have?

French Guiana spans 1 time zone(s). The whole country shares the same UTC offset and DST rules.

What is the time in the capital of French Guiana?

Cayenne is the capital of French Guiana. The capital uses the America/Cayenne time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.

Does French Guiana observe daylight saving time?

Some regions of French Guiana may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.

How many cities in French Guiana are listed on this page?

This page shows live local time for 5 city(ies) across French Guiana. Each city links to its own page with full weather, sunrise/sunset, prayer times, and a 24-hour clock.

What is the UTC offset for French Guiana?

French Guiana's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.