Country in Oceania

Current Local Time in New Caledonia

Current local time and time zone in New Caledonia, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 65°F now🕔 8:43 PM local📅 Best: August and November👥 270.000

Current local time in New Caledonia

8:43 PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time zonePacific/Noumea
UTC offsetUTC+11:00
UTC now9:43 AM
Sunrise6:13 AM
Sunset5:41 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:13 AM
Sunset5:41 PM
Daylight11h 28m
Solar noon11:57 AM
Golden hour (am)6:13 AM - 7:13 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:41 PM - 5:41 PM
Blue hour (am)5:43 AM - 6:13 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:41 PM - 6:11 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 50%
Moonrise11:25 AM
Moonset12:45 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about New Caledonia

TypeCountry
ContinentOceania
ContinentOceania
Coordinates22°16′32.9″S 166°27′28.8″E (-22.2758, 166.458)
CapitalNoumea
Population270.000
Area7.172 sq mi
ISO codeNC
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3NCL
CurrencyCFP franc (XPF)
LanguagesFrench
Calling code+687
Time zonePacific/Noumea
Local time8:43 PM (UTC+11:00)
Best monthsAugust and November
ClimateTemperate

Summary

New Caledonia is a country in Oceania. New Caledonia is a country in Oceania with its capital at Noumea. It has a population of about 270.000. The capital is Noumea.

Right now it is 65°F (19°C) in New Caledonia with clear. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 62°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit New Caledonia is August and November. The climate is temperate. March, April and July tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 62°F.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 73°F is in line with the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in New Caledonia today at 9.7/10. Gusts to 31 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 22°16′32.9″S 166°27′28.8″E (-22.2758, 166.458)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is New Caledonia?

New Caledonia is a country in Oceania. Its coordinates are -22.2758, 166.458. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in New Caledonia right now?

It is currently 65°F (19°C) with clear. Humidity is 70% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit New Caledonia?

August and November offer the most comfortable conditions in New Caledonia, which has a temperate climate. March, April and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is New Caledonia in?

New Caledonia observes Pacific/Noumea (UTC+11:00). The local time is 8:43 PM.

How many people live in New Caledonia?

New Caledonia has a population of approximately 270.000.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 8:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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