Current Time in Tuvalu

Tuvalu uses Tuvalu Time (UTC+12 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.

About the Timezone in Tuvalu

Tuvalu, with its capital in Funafuti, is located in the Oceania (Polynesia) region. The country uses Tuvalu Time (TVT) year-round, with a fixed offset of UTC+12 year-round. There is no daylight saving time adjustment. Major cities include Funafuti, Alapi, Fakaifou, Vaiaku, Senala. Tuvalu shares UTC+12 with the Marshall Islands. Same time. Tuvalu shares UTC+12 with Kiribati (Gilbert Islands). Same time. Tuvalu shares UTC+12 with Fiji standard time; 1 hour behind during Fiji DST.

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Tuvalu Timezone Details

Country
Tuvalu
Capital
Funafuti
Timezone
Tuvalu Time (TVT)
IANA Name
Pacific/Funafuti
UTC Offset
UTC+12 year-round
Daylight Saving
No
Region
Oceania (Polynesia)
Major Cities
Funafuti, Alapi, Fakaifou, Vaiaku, Senala
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Tuvalu uses Tuvalu 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 Marshall Islands (MHT) (UTC+12)
Tuvalu shares UTC+12 with the Marshall Islands. Same time.
vs Kiribati Gilbert Is (UTC+12)
Tuvalu shares UTC+12 with Kiribati (Gilbert Islands). Same time.
vs Fiji (FJT) (UTC+12/+13)
Tuvalu shares UTC+12 with Fiji standard time; 1 hour behind during Fiji DST.

Frequently asked questions

Does Tuvalu have daylight saving time?

No. Tuvalu has never observed DST and stays on TVT (UTC+12) year-round.

What timezone is Funafuti in?

Funafuti uses Tuvalu Time (TVT), which is UTC+12. Same offset as Marshall Islands, Nauru, and Fiji standard time.

What is the time difference between Tuvalu and the US?

Tuvalu is 17 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (EST) and 20 hours ahead of US Pacific Time (PST).

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