Current time in French Guiana

19:24:42
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC-3 Same time as Brasília Reference: Cayenne
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Time zone of French Guiana

The time in French Guiana (Cayenne) follows the America/Cayenne time zone, currently UTC-3. Same time as Brasília.

French Guiana
19:24:42
Brasília
19:24:42

How to call or schedule a meeting with French Guiana

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 09:00 in French Guiana; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 18:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 18:00 Brasília time.

French Guiana: sunrise today at 06:16 · sunset at 18:15 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Cayenne
Continent
South America
Area
91,000 km² (35,135 sq mi)
Population
about 200 thousand inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
French
Calling code
+594
Internet domain
.gf

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in French Guiana right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and French Guiana?

Same time as Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor French Guiana changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is French Guiana in?

French Guiana follows America/Cayenne, currently UTC-3. The reference location is Cayenne.

Does French Guiana have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, French Guiana does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call French Guiana from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 18:00 Brasília time (09:00 to 18:00 in French Guiana).

What is the capital of French Guiana?

The capital of French Guiana is Cayenne. The country covers about 91,000 km². Continent: South America.

What currency and calling code does French Guiana use?

The currency is the Euro (EUR). To call from abroad, dial +594 before the number. Websites use the .gf domain.