Current Time in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands uses Solomon Islands Time (UTC+11 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.
About the Timezone in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands, with its capital in Honiara, is located in the Oceania (Melanesia) region. The country uses Solomon Islands Time (SBT) year-round, with a fixed offset of UTC+11 year-round. There is no daylight saving time adjustment. Major cities include Honiara, Gizo, Auki, Noro, Buala. Solomon Islands shares UTC+11 with Vanuatu. Same time. Solomon Islands shares UTC+11 with Kosrae. Same time. Solomon Islands is 1 hour ahead of Papua New Guinea.
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Solomon Islands Timezone Details
- Country
- Solomon Islands
- Capital
- Honiara
- Timezone
- Solomon Islands Time (SBT)
- IANA Name
- Pacific/Guadalcanal
- UTC Offset
- UTC+11 year-round
- Daylight Saving
- No
- Region
- Oceania (Melanesia)
- Major Cities
- Honiara, Gizo, Auki, Noro, Buala
Time Differences
- vs Vanuatu (VUT) (UTC+11)
- Solomon Islands shares UTC+11 with Vanuatu. Same time.
- vs Micronesia (Kosrae) (UTC+11)
- Solomon Islands shares UTC+11 with Kosrae. Same time.
- vs Papua New Guinea (PGT) (UTC+10)
- Solomon Islands is 1 hour ahead of Papua New Guinea.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Solomon Islands have daylight saving time?
No. The Solomon Islands have never observed DST and stay on SBT (UTC+11) year-round.
What timezone is Honiara in?
Honiara uses Solomon Islands Time (SBT), which is UTC+11. Same offset as Vanuatu and Kosrae.
What is the time difference between the Solomon Islands and the US?
The Solomon Islands are 16 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (EST) and 19 hours ahead of US Pacific Time (PST).