Current Time in Vanuatu

Vanuatu uses Vanuatu Time (UTC+11 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.

About the Timezone in Vanuatu

Vanuatu, with its capital in Port Vila, is located in the Oceania (Melanesia) region. The country uses Vanuatu Time (VUT) year-round, with a fixed offset of UTC+11 year-round. There is no daylight saving time adjustment. Major cities include Port Vila, Luganville, Norsup, Port-Olry, Isangel. Vanuatu shares UTC+11 with the Solomon Islands. Same time. Vanuatu is 1 hour behind Fiji standard time. Vanuatu shares UTC+11 with New Caledonia. Same time.

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Vanuatu Timezone Details

Country
Vanuatu
Capital
Port Vila
Timezone
Vanuatu Time (VUT)
IANA Name
Pacific/Efate
UTC Offset
UTC+11 year-round
Daylight Saving
No
Region
Oceania (Melanesia)
Major Cities
Port Vila, Luganville, Norsup, Port-Olry, Isangel
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Vanuatu uses Vanuatu 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 Solomon Islands (SBT) (UTC+11)
Vanuatu shares UTC+11 with the Solomon Islands. Same time.
vs Fiji (FJT) (UTC+12)
Vanuatu is 1 hour behind Fiji standard time.
vs New Caledonia (UTC+11)
Vanuatu shares UTC+11 with New Caledonia. Same time.

Frequently asked questions

Does Vanuatu have daylight saving time?

No. Vanuatu abolished DST in 1993 and now stays on VUT (UTC+11) year-round.

What timezone is Port Vila in?

Port Vila uses Vanuatu Time (VUT), which is UTC+11. Same offset as the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia.

What is the time difference between Vanuatu and the US?

Vanuatu is 16 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (EST) and 19 hours ahead of US Pacific Time (PST).

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