Current Time in Tonga

Tonga uses Tonga Time (UTC+13 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.

About the Timezone in Tonga

Tonga, with its capital in Nukuʻalofa, is located in the Oceania (Polynesia) region. The country uses Tonga Time (TOT) year-round, with a fixed offset of UTC+13 year-round. There is no daylight saving time adjustment. Major cities include Nukuʻalofa, Neiafu, Pangai, ʻOhonua, Hihifo. Tonga shares UTC+13 with Samoa standard time. Same time. Tonga is 1 hour ahead of Fiji standard time. Tonga is 1 hour ahead of New Zealand standard time; same as NZDT.

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Tonga Timezone Details

Country
Tonga
Capital
Nukuʻalofa
Timezone
Tonga Time (TOT)
IANA Name
Pacific/Tongatapu
UTC Offset
UTC+13 year-round
Daylight Saving
No
Region
Oceania (Polynesia)
Major Cities
Nukuʻalofa, Neiafu, Pangai, ʻOhonua, Hihifo
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Tonga uses Tonga Time. This timezone does not observe daylight saving time. View the full timezone page for DST rules, offset comparisons, and all countries in this zone.
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Time Differences

vs Samoa (WST) (UTC+13/+14)
Tonga shares UTC+13 with Samoa standard time. Same time.
vs Fiji (FJT) (UTC+12)
Tonga is 1 hour ahead of Fiji standard time.
vs New Zealand (NZST) (UTC+12/+13)
Tonga is 1 hour ahead of New Zealand standard time; same as NZDT.

Frequently asked questions

Does Tonga have daylight saving time?

No. Tonga abolished DST in 2017 and now stays on TOT (UTC+13) year-round.

What timezone is Nukuʻalofa in?

Nukuʻalofa uses Tonga Time (TOT), which is UTC+13. Same offset as Samoa standard time.

What is the time difference between Tonga and the US?

Tonga is 18 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (EST) and 21 hours ahead of US Pacific Time (PST).

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