Time now in Vanuatu

UTC+11:00 • Pacific/Efate (+11)

Your device clock is 74ms behind of the detected local time (Pacific/Efate, UTC+11:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

05:01:30
Sunday, May 17, 2026, week 20

Time in Vanuatu now

Vanuatu has one official time zone: +11 (UTC+11:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Vanuatu is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Vanuatu?

Official time in Vanuatu is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Vanuatu

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Pacific/Efate UTC+11:00 Port-Vila, Shefa, Luganville, Sanma, Norsup, Malampa

List of time zones used in Vanuatu (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Pacific/Efate UTC+11:00 No

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Vanuatu

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Vanuatu depends on the region.

  • Port-Vila, Shefa: 15 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Vanuatu use daylight saving time?

No. Vanuatu does not currently use daylight saving time.

Daylight saving was used in the past; the last switch back to standard time was on 1993-01-23.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Vanuatu?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+11:00 and UTC+11:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Vanuatu have?
Vanuatu has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Vanuatu use daylight saving time?
No. Vanuatu does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Vanuatu time

To convert Vanuatu time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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