Current time in Vanuatu
Vanuatu Standard Time (VUT) · UTC+11 · Capital: Port Vila
About Vanuatu
Vanuatu (French: République de Vanuatu, English: Republic of Vanuatu, in Bislama: Ripablik blong Vanuatu, older name New Hebrides) archipelago is located in the South Pacific, 1000 km west of Fiji. Of the 82 islands of the archipelago of Vanuatu the two largest are Espiritu Shantou and Malakoula. Two of the islands of Matthew and Hunter, claimed by New Caledonia. The country’s capital is Port Vila located in Efate. Since 1906, the then New Hebrides were under joint Anglo-French administration until 1980, when Vanuatu became independent. The country’s population is 286 500 inhabitants, according to 2016 estimates, of which 94% are Melanesians. The languages used in the Vanuatu islands rank the country among those with the greatest linguistic diversity.
65 of the total 82 islands of the archipelago are inhabited. Highest point of the country is Mount Tampouemasana, at 1,879 m. The climate is subtropical, with nine months’ heat with little rain and the possibility of cyclones and 3-4 months dry and cool weather, with characteristic winds from the southeast. The rainy season is important, with the rain falling each month. The wettest and hottest months are from December to April, so is the season of cyclones. From June to November there is drought.
The official currency is the Vanuatu Vatu.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Vanuatu in?
Vanuatu uses Vanuatu Standard Time (VUT), which is UTC+11 at the moment.
How many time zones does Vanuatu have?
Vanuatu has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+11 right now.
Does Vanuatu observe daylight saving time?
No. Vanuatu does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+11 all year round.
What time is it in Port Vila right now?
Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, is on Vanuatu Standard Time (VUT), UTC+11. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Vanuatu and London?
Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu and New York?
Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?
Office hours in Vanuatu (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 Vanuatu?
Right now these countries in Australia share UTC+11: Australia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands.
What is the dialling code for Vanuatu?
The international dialling code for Vanuatu is +678.