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Current Time in Vanuatu
Oceania - Melanesia
11:50:50
Saturday, 16 May 2026
UTC +11:00
- Currently observed in Vanuatu
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The IANA time zone identifier for Vanuatu is
Pacific/Efate
Time difference from Vanuatu
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Vanuatu (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇻🇺 Vanuatu |
| Region | Oceania |
| Subregion | Melanesia |
| ISO Code | VU / VUT |
| IANA Zone | Pacific/Efate |
| UTC Offset | +11:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | VUV - Vanuatu Vatu |
| Population | 307,000 |
| Area | 12,189 km² |
| Calling Code | ++678 |
| Languages | Bislama, English, French |
| Cities | 3 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luganville | 11:50 | Pacific/Efate | - |
| Luganville-city | 11:50 | Pacific/Efate | - |
| Port Vila | 11:50 | Pacific/Efate | Capital |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Vanuatu? + −
The current local time in Vanuatu is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Pacific/Efate,
currently at UTC+11:00 (+11:00).
The exact time right now is
11:50:50
on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
Does Vanuatu observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Vanuatu is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+11:00 (+11:00).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Pacific/Efate zone entry.
What UTC offset is Vanuatu? + −
Vanuatu is currently at UTC+11:00,
using the abbreviation +11:00.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Pacific/Efate.
To convert a time to or from Vanuatu, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Vanuatu? + −
The capital of Vanuatu is Port Vila.
It uses the
Pacific/Efate IANA time zone.
See the Port Vila time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Vanuatu use? + −
Vanuatu uses the Vanuatu Vatu
(
VUV) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++678.