Current Time in Northern Mariana Islands 🇲🇵

Capital City: Saipan

Largest Cities:

Saipan (Pop. 48,000)
San Jose Village (Pop. 15,000)

ISO Alpha-2: MP

ISO Alpha-3: MNP

Time Zones: ChST

Time Now in Major Cities in Northern Mariana Islands

Saipan Thu 12:26:28
San Jose Village Thu 12:26:28

City	Current Time
Saipan	Thu 12:26:28
San Jose Village	Thu 12:26:28

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Northern Mariana Islands

Pacific/Guam Thu 12:26:28
Pacific/Saipan Thu 12:26:28

Timezone	Current Time
Pacific/Guam	Thu 12:26:28
Pacific/Saipan	Thu 12:26:28

Sunrise and Sunset in Northern Mariana Islands (2 Locations)

Saipan

↑ 6:05 AM

↓ 6:22 PM
San Jose Village

↑ 6:06 AM

↓ 6:23 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Saipan	↑ 6:05 AM	↓ 6:22 PM
San Jose Village	↑ 6:06 AM	↓ 6:23 PM

Current Weather in Northern Mariana Islands (2 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Northern Mariana Islands

Population	56,882
Area	477 km²
ISO Numeric Code	580
FIPS Code	CQ
Top Level Domain	.mp
Currency	Dollar (USD)
Phone Prefix	++1-670
Country Code	++1-670
Postal Code Format	#####
Postal Code Regex	`^9695\d{1}$`
Languages	CH-MP (ch-MP), EN-MP (en-MP), FIL (fil), TL (tl), ZH (zh)

Upcoming Public Holidays in Northern Mariana Islands

This year, Northern Mariana Islands observes 17 public holidays, with 19 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Commonwealth Cultural Day on 12 Oct. The most recently passed holiday was Labor Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Northern Mariana Islands to plan your schedule.

Commonwealth Cultural Day 12 Oct • Monday
Election Day 03 Nov • Tuesday
Citizenship Day 04 Nov • Wednesday
Veterans Day 11 Nov • Wednesday
Thanksgiving Day 26 Nov • Thursday
Constitution Day 08 Dec • Tuesday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 18 Jan • Monday
Washington's Birthday 15 Feb • Monday

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Time in Northern Mariana Islands — FAQ

Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Northern Mariana Islands.

How many time zones does Northern Mariana Islands have?

Northern Mariana Islands spans 2 time zone(s). Each region uses its own UTC offset and may follow different daylight-saving rules.

What is the time in the capital of Northern Mariana Islands?

Saipan is the capital of Northern Mariana Islands. The capital uses the Pacific/Saipan time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.

Does Northern Mariana Islands observe daylight saving time?

Some regions of Northern Mariana Islands 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 Northern Mariana Islands are listed on this page?

This page shows live local time for 2 city(ies) across Northern Mariana Islands. 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 Northern Mariana Islands?

Northern Mariana Islands'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.