Oceania · Melanesia · Sovereign state
Current time in Vanuatu
A single time zone at UTC+11:00.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
About Vanuatu's time
A single time zone.
Vanuatu keeps things simple with a single timezone, UTC+11:00, across all its islands. It's one of the few Pacific nations that doesn't bother with daylight saving.
Major cities
Cities of Vanuatu.
History
How Vanuatu keeps time.
Vanuatu adopted UTC+11:00 following its independence from the British-French condominium in 1980, largely maintaining the timekeeping used during the colonial era. Prior to independence, the islands generally followed the time conventions set by the administering authorities, which settled on the +11 offset to align with neighboring Pacific nations and natural solar time given Vanuatu's geographic position. There have been no notable changes, switches, or reforms since — Vanuatu has maintained consistent timekeeping with no daylight saving adjustments.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vanuatu's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What timezone is Vanuatu in?
- Vanuatu is in UTC+11:00, represented by the Pacific/Efate timezone.
- Does Vanuatu observe daylight saving time?
- No, Vanuatu does not observe daylight saving. The offset stays at UTC+11:00 year-round.
- Is the same time used across all Vanuatu islands?
- Yes, all of Vanuatu's 80+ islands use the single UTC+11:00 offset, from Port Vila on Efate to the more remote outer islands.
- How does Vanuatu's time compare to Australia?
- Vanuatu at UTC+11:00 is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10:00) and four hours ahead of Western Australia (UTC+8:00).
- How does Vanuatu's time compare to Fiji?
- Vanuatu shares the same time as Fiji — both are UTC+11:00 when Fiji is not on daylight saving. When Fiji observes daylight saving (UTC+13:00), Vanuatu is two hours behind.
- Is there any chance Vanuatu will adopt daylight saving in the future?
- It's unlikely. Vanuatu sits relatively close to the equator, where daylight hours vary little throughout the year, making daylight saving unnecessary.
- What are popular countries with a similar timezone to Vanuatu?
- Solomon Islands (UTC+11:00), New Caledonia (UTC+11:00), and Norfolk Island (UTC+11:00) all share the same standard offset as Vanuatu.
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