City Time Difference Time difference between Kourou and Sam：Kourou is 12 hours ahead compared to Sam
The time difference between Kourou and Sam is 12 hoursTime Zone Comparison
Kourou （french guiana）
Time Zone |
America/Cayenne |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Sam （Timor-Leste）
Time Zone |
Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Specified CityKourou
America/Cayenne
Kourou: French Guiana's Space City
Kourou is an important town on the northern coast of French Guiana, located on the Atlantic coast and known worldwide for the European Space Agency's Guiana Space Center. As a French overseas department, Kourou relies on its ideal geographic location near the equator (latitude 5°, the fastest speed of the Earth's rotation), and since it became a space launch base in 1968, it has undertaken a number of important launches, including the Ariane series of rockets, and it is the core hub for European space launches, which also brings a lot of employment and technological development opportunities for the local area. In addition to the aerospace industry, Kourou is surrounded by rich rainforest and biodiversity, and has seen a rise in tourism, making it a gateway for exploring the natural and technological charms of French Guiana. This small city, which combines modern aerospace technology with tropical charm, is at the forefront of technological exploration and epitomizes France's development abroad.
Comparison CitySam
Asia/Dili
Same, East Timor: the mountainous center of Ainaro District
Same, the capital of Timor-Leste's Ainaro District, is located about 50 kilometers south of the capital, Dili, in the mountainous interior and is an important agricultural and transportation hub for the country. It is known for its coffee farming, surrounded by terraced fields that produce Timor-Leste's premium Arabica coffee beans. Historically, Samu was an important stronghold during Timor-Leste's War of Independence, and remnants of the resistance movement still remain in the area, attracting history buffs to explore. The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty and close to Mount Ramelau, Timor-Leste's highest peak, making it a stopover for hiking enthusiasts. A blend of traditional Timacu culture and modern townscape, Samu offers a unique look at the interior of Timor-Leste.