Standard TimeNCT |
UTC+11 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Pacific/Noumea |
Karagomen time compared to Beijing time (China) |
3 hours behind |
Introduction to Karagomen, New Caledonia
Located on the east coast of the main island of French New Caledonia in the South Pacific, Karagomen (Kouaoua) is part of the commune of Riviera-Côte and is not an independent country. It is known for its world-class nickel mining and has the longest ore transport belt in New Caledonia (approximately 12 kilometers), which transports minerals directly from the mountains to the coast for shipment.
Geographical and environmental features
Karagomen is located on the border between the rainforest and the coast, surrounded by dense vegetation and rich in rivers. The climate is tropical, with distinct wet and dry seasons, and the natural landscape is characterized by mangrove forests, mining landscapes and coral reef coasts, although mining activities have had an impact on some ecosystems.
Economy and Community Life
The economy is highly dependent on the nickel industry, and residents are mostly engaged in mining or related services. The community is small, with a culture that blends French colonial traditions with indigenous Kanak customs, and a basic but well-developed infrastructure of local schools, health care and a relaxed pace of life.
Transportation and Tourism Highlights
Nouméa, the capital of New Caledonia, is accessible by road, with a unique mining transportation system visible along the way. Visitors can experience mining industry landscapes, river fishing and Aboriginal culture, but tourism is less developed for niche adventure travelers.
Karagomen Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-25
Sunrise Time
05:58
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Sunset Time
18:32
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