Current time in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Time (SBT) · UTC+11 · Capital: Honiara
About Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands are a South Pacific archipelago east of Papua New Guinea. They are located on a strategic point, right in the middle of the sea routes between the South Pacific Ocean, the Solomon Sea, and the Coral Sea. It consists of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands. The country’s capital is Honiara. The name was bestowed upon the islands by the Spanish explorer Álvaro de Mendaña, the first European to visit the area. Apparently, he named the archipelago after the biblical king after mistakenly assuming that untold treasures were hidden within the islands. Solomon Islands were under British rule until 1978, when they gained independence.
The Solomon Islands archipelago is very important from an ecological standpoint, as it includes a very rich and diverse flora and fauna. There are also several volcanoes on the islands, with varying degrees of activity.
The country uses the Solomon Islands dollar as currency.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is the Solomon Islands in?
The Solomon Islands uses Solomon Islands Time (SBT), which is UTC+11 at the moment.
How many time zones does the Solomon Islands have?
The Solomon Islands has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+11 right now.
Does the Solomon Islands observe daylight saving time?
No. The Solomon Islands does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+11 all year round.
What time is it in Honiara right now?
Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, is on Solomon Islands Time (SBT), UTC+11. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between the Solomon Islands and London?
The Solomon Islands is currently 10 hours ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between the Solomon Islands and New York?
The Solomon Islands is currently 15 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call the Solomon Islands?
Office hours in the Solomon Islands (9:00–17:00 local time) are 23:00–07:00 in London and 18:00–02:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Australia are on the same time as the Solomon Islands?
Right now these countries in Australia share UTC+11: Australia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu.
What is the dialling code for the Solomon Islands?
The international dialling code for the Solomon Islands is +677.