Kamchatka Time (PETT)

Kamchatka Time (PETT) operates at UTC+12 year-round and is used in Kamchatka Krai, located in Russia's far eastern region. PETT does not observe daylight saving time and is sometimes referred to as "Kamchatka Standard Time." It provides a stable and practical time reference for this remote peninsula, which has challenging weather conditions and limited daylight variation.

Importance and Global Use of PETT

Kamchatka Time (PETT) is essential for supporting local administration, emergency services, and transportation across Kamchatka, an area known for its volcanoes, fisheries, and military bases. The stable UTC+12 offset helps coordinate air and sea routes, as well as manage supplies and community services in this isolated territory.

Globally, PETT supports Russia's strategic operations in the North Pacific and facilitates coordination with neighboring regions, including Alaska and Japan. The consistent time zone is important for maritime navigation, scientific research, and defense logistics across the wider Pacific Rim.

Where and When PETT is used worldwide

Asia

Areas and locations in Russia using PETT all year:

• Kamchatka Krai

Other Time Zones in UTC +12

Other time zones share the same offset as Kamchatka Time (PETT), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.

• Anadyr Time – ANAT
• Fiji Time – FJT
• Gilbert Island Time – GILT
• Marshall Islands Time – MHT
• Norfolk Daylight Time – NFDT
• Nauru Time – NRT
• New Zealand Standard Time – NZST
• Tuvalu Time – TVT
• Wake Time – WAKT
• Wallis and Futuna Time – WFT