CKT to GFT Time Converter

Convert Cook Islands Time (CKT) to French Guiana Time (GFT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours ahead.

Rarotonga · Cook Islands Time
21:52:41
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
GMT-10 · UTC-10:00
Cayenne · French Guiana Time
04:52:41
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

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From: CKT (Rarotonga)
To: GFT (Cayenne)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CKT (Cook Islands Time)
Observes DST
No
GFT (French Guiana Time)
Observes DST
No

When can CKT and GFT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Rarotonga (CKT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 CKT (16:00–16:00 GFT).

Hour-by-hour CKT to GFT conversion table

CKT time (Rarotonga)GFT time (Cayenne)Status
00:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue09:00 TueGFT working
03:00 Tue10:00 TueGFT working
04:00 Tue11:00 TueGFT working
05:00 Tue12:00 TueGFT working
06:00 Tue13:00 TueGFT working
07:00 Tue14:00 TueGFT working
08:00 Tue15:00 TueGFT working
09:00 Tue16:00 TueBoth at work
10:00 Tue17:00 TueCKT working
11:00 Tue18:00 TueCKT working
12:00 Tue19:00 TueCKT working
13:00 Tue20:00 TueCKT working
14:00 Tue21:00 TueCKT working
15:00 Tue22:00 TueCKT working
16:00 Tue23:00 TueCKT working
17:00 Tue00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue06:00 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Cook Islands Time (CKT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Rarotonga
Current UTC offset
UTC-10:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-10
Major cities in this zone
Rarotonga
French Guiana Time (GFT)
IANA identifier
America/Cayenne
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Cayenne

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in Rarotonga or time in Cayenne.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CKT and GFT right now?+
GFT (French Guiana Time) is currently 7 hours ahead CKT (Cook Islands Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CKT or GFT observe daylight saving time?+
CKT: does not observe daylight saving time. GFT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CKT and GFT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 CKT (16:00–16:00 GFT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Cayenne when it is 12:00 noon in Rarotonga?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Rarotonga (CKT), it is 19:00 Tue in Cayenne (GFT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CKT and GFT?+
CKT maps to "Pacific/Rarotonga" in the IANA database. GFT maps to "America/Cayenne". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Rarotonga ahead of or behind Cayenne?+
Whether Rarotonga (CKT) is ahead of or behind Cayenne (GFT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GFT is 7 hours ahead CKT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CKT and GFT?+
CKT is UTC-10:00 (GMT-10) and GFT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CKT and GFT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 CKT.