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Port VilaOceania

Current Time

03:25:08 PM
Friday, December 26, 2025
GMT+11Pacific/Efate

Country Information

Population

307,000

Capital

Port Vila

Area

12,189 km²

Currency

Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)

Language

Bislama, English, French

Time Zone Details

Timezone

Pacific/Efate

UTC Offset

GMT+11

Current Status

Day Time

Country Names & Abbreviations

Country

Vanuatu

Long Name

Republic of Vanuatu

Abbreviations

VU, VUT

Global Time Comparison

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Vanuatu
03:25:08 PM
New York
11:25:08 PM
+8h ahead
London
04:25:08 AM
-11h behind
Paris
05:25:08 AM
-10h behind
Tokyo
01:25:08 PM
-2h behind
Sydney
03:25:08 PM
Same time
Dubai
08:25:08 AM
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Singapore
12:25:08 PM
-3h behind
Mumbai
09:55:08 AM
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Vanuatu Public Holidays 2025

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Time Comparison with Neighboring Countries

Time Differences: Fiji is 1h ahead, New Caledonia is same time, Solomon Islands is same time.

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Cities in Vanuatu

CityTime
LakatoroFri 03:25:08 PM
NorsupFri 03:25:08 PM
LuganvilleFri 03:25:08 PM
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Port-OlryFri 03:25:08 PM
Port-VilaFri 03:25:08 PM
IsangelFri 03:25:08 PM
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SolaFri 03:25:08 PM

Complete Time Zone Guide for Vanuatu

SyncMyTime displays accurate time for Port Vila. Vanuatu Time (VUT, UTC+11) is maintained year-round.

Time Zone History

Vanuatu adopted permanent UTC+11 after independence from joint British-French colonial rule in 1980. The island nation has never observed daylight saving time. VUT reflects Vanuatu's position in the southwestern Pacific and facilitates coordination with Australia and New Zealand. The time zone maintained consistency through unique Anglo-French condominium colonial period.

Culture & Daily Rhythm

Ni-Vanuatu daily life blends Melanesian traditions with British and French colonial influences in remarkable linguistic diversity (110+ indigenous languages). The workday typically runs 7:30 AM-4:30 PM. Bislama, English, and French are official languages. Custom (kastom) traditional practices remain strong. Land diving (bungee jumping origin) reflects ancient rituals. Kava drinking is central social activity. Subsistence agriculture dominates rural areas. Island geography creates distinct communities. Tourism focuses on diving and cultural experiences. Cyclones affect seasonal patterns.

Why People Check Vanuatu Time

Many users search Vanuatu time to organize:

  • Tourism planning to diving and cultural experiences
  • Offshore financial services coordination
  • Copra and coconut export timing
  • Beef export coordination
  • Kava export operations
  • Regional Pacific island trade

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Interesting Facts

Vanuatu is an archipelago of 83 islands in the South Pacific.

The country is known for its active volcanoes and beautiful beaches.

Vanuatu has a unique culture with traditional ceremonies and customs.

The country is a popular destination for adventure tourism and diving.

Vanuatu is one of the world's most linguistically diverse countries.