Standard TimeGFT |
UTC-3 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
America/Cayenne |
Papachton time compared to Beijing time (China) |
11 hours ahead |
Pappy Hinton, French Guiana: The French Space Gateway to South America
Papaichton is an important town in the French Overseas Department of French Guiana in the western part of the country, situated on the banks of the Maroni River, near the Suriname border. As the administrative center of the inland rainforest region, the city is known for its unique ecology and indigenous culture.
Natural Ecology and Human Characteristics
Surrounded by the Amazon rainforest, the city is home to the Arawak and Kalina indigenous peoples and is known for its traditional hammock architecture and handicrafts. The Maroni River is both a transportation artery and a central resource for ecotourism, where visitors can experience rainforest trekking and canoeing adventures.
Regional Status and Economic Development
Despite its distance from the capital, Cayenne, and the Kourou Space Center, Papaihitén is an important node in French Guiana's sustainable development strategy, thanks to its biodiversity research values and its policy of preserving indigenous cultures. The economy is based on forestry, fishing and ecotourism, emphasizing the multicultural integration of the French Overseas Territories.
Papachton Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-25
Sunrise Time
06:48
Local Time
Sunset Time
18:50
Local TimeTime difference between Papachton and other cities
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