GFT to CKT Time Converter

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

Cayenne · French Guiana Time
11:58:33
Thursday, May 21, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00
Rarotonga · Cook Islands Time
04:58:33
Thursday, May 21, 2026
GMT-10 · UTC-10:00

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

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

When can GFT and CKT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Cayenne (GFT). 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: 16:00–16:00 GFT (09:00–09:00 CKT).

Hour-by-hour GFT to CKT conversion table

GFT time (Cayenne)CKT time (Rarotonga)Status
00:00 Thu17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu02:00 ThuGFT working
10:00 Thu03:00 ThuGFT working
11:00 Thu04:00 ThuGFT working
12:00 Thu05:00 ThuGFT working
13:00 Thu06:00 ThuGFT working
14:00 Thu07:00 ThuGFT working
15:00 Thu08:00 ThuGFT working
16:00 Thu09:00 ThuBoth at work
17:00 Thu10:00 ThuCKT working
18:00 Thu11:00 ThuCKT working
19:00 Thu12:00 ThuCKT working
20:00 Thu13:00 ThuCKT working
21:00 Thu14:00 ThuCKT working
22:00 Thu15:00 ThuCKT working
23:00 Thu16:00 ThuCKT working

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

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

Related converters

CKT to GFT (reverse)GFT to ESTGFT to PSTGFT to GMTGFT to UTCGFT to CETEST to CKTPST to CKTGMT to CKTUTC to CKTCET to CKT
Looking for local time? See time in Cayenne or time in Rarotonga.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GFT and CKT right now?+
CKT (Cook Islands Time) is currently 7 hours behind GFT (French Guiana Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GFT or CKT observe daylight saving time?+
GFT: does not observe daylight saving time. CKT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GFT and CKT?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 GFT (09:00–09:00 CKT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Rarotonga when it is 12:00 noon in Cayenne?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Cayenne (GFT), it is 05:00 Thu in Rarotonga (CKT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GFT and CKT?+
GFT maps to "America/Cayenne" in the IANA database. CKT maps to "Pacific/Rarotonga". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Cayenne ahead of or behind Rarotonga?+
Whether Cayenne (GFT) is ahead of or behind Rarotonga (CKT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CKT is 7 hours behind GFT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GFT and CKT?+
GFT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3) and CKT is UTC-10:00 (GMT-10). 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 GFT and CKT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 GFT.