Current Time in Fiji
Fiji uses Fiji Time. Current offset: UTC+12 (winter) / UTC+13 (summer). Daylight saving time applies.
About the Timezone in Fiji
Fiji, with its capital in Suva, is located in the Oceania (Melanesia) region. The country observes Fiji Time (FJT/FJST), with an offset of UTC+12 (winter) / UTC+13 (summer). Daylight saving time is observed, shifting clocks forward by one hour during the summer months. Major cities include Suva, Lautoka, Nadi, Labasa, Ba. Fiji shares UTC+12 with New Zealand standard time; same as NZDT during Fiji summer. Fiji is 1 hour behind Tonga in winter; same time in summer. Fiji is 2 hours ahead of Sydney standard time.
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Fiji Timezone Details
- Country
- Fiji
- Capital
- Suva
- Timezone
- Fiji Time (FJT/FJST)
- IANA Name
- Pacific/Fiji
- UTC Offset
- UTC+12 (winter) / UTC+13 (summer)
- Daylight Saving
- Yes
- Region
- Oceania (Melanesia)
- Major Cities
- Suva, Lautoka, Nadi, Labasa, Ba
Time Differences
- vs New Zealand (NZST) (UTC+12/+13)
- Fiji shares UTC+12 with New Zealand standard time; same as NZDT during Fiji summer.
- vs Tonga (TOT) (UTC+13)
- Fiji is 1 hour behind Tonga in winter; same time in summer.
- vs Australia (AEST) (UTC+10/+11)
- Fiji is 2 hours ahead of Sydney standard time.
Frequently asked questions
Does Fiji have daylight saving time?
Yes. Fiji observes DST (FJST, UTC+13) from November to January during the southern hemisphere summer.
What timezone is Suva in?
Suva uses Fiji Time (FJT/FJST). Standard time is UTC+12; daylight saving is UTC+13 during November-January.
What is the time difference between Fiji and the US?
Fiji is 17 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (EST) and 20 hours ahead of US Pacific Time (PST).