French Polynesia travel facts

AT A GLANCE

Travel essentials

Currency

XPF CFP Franc

1 XPF ≈ 1.48 JPYReference rate · 2026-11-06

Actual exchange and card rates may differ.

Checked 2026-11-07

Capital & languages

Capital: Papeete
Languages: French
Tahitian

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Country codes

PF / PYF

フランス領ポリネシア
French Polynesia

LOCAL TIME

Local time & time zones

The time difference from Japan follows local daylight-saving changes.

Pacific/Tahiti

16:03:2311/12

UTC-10:00 · Japan −19h

Pacific/Marquesas

16:33:2311/12

UTC-09:30 · Japan −18h 30m

Pacific/Gambier

17:03:2311/12

UTC-09:00 · Japan −18h

Checked 2026-11-07

BEFORE YOU GO

Entry & travel preparation

Entry guidance

Current guidance is under review. Check the local authority or embassy before travel.

Not yet reviewed · Review pending

Power outlets

Type A
Type B
Type E

Plug shapes are from existing records. Check your accommodation.

Not yet reviewed · Review pending

Tap water

Current guidance is under review. Check with your accommodation or local authority.

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Entry summaries mainly concern short visits on Japanese ordinary passports. Conditions depend on nationality, purpose and transit route.

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EXPLORE THE REGIONS

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ON THE MAP

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GETTING THERE

Air travel

Airports · 40

Airlines · 1

Air Tahiti

OUR TRAVEL STORIES

French Polynesia travel stories

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