Time in Tuvalu Now

Tuvalu follows Tuvalu Time (TVT), which operates on UTC +12 throughout the year. The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so time remains stable across all seasons.

Major population centers such as Funafuti, Fongafale, Savave, Nukufetau, and Nukulaelae all follow the same time zone, ensuring consistency for travel, business, and daily activities across the islands.

Tuvalu Time Zone Information

• IANA Time Zone: Pacific/Funafuti

• UTC Offset: UTC +12 hours

• Time Zone Abbreviation: TVT (Tuvalu Time)

• DST: Not observed

• DST Abbreviation: None — TVT stays constant year-round

Tuvalu shares its time with regions such as Nauru and Wallis & Futuna.

Tuvalu time zone(s)

The official IANA time zone ID is Pacific/Funafuti.

Daylight Saving Time in Tuvalu

Tuvalu does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The country remains on UTC +12 throughout the entire year.

This provides consistent and simple timekeeping across all islands.

Major cities in Tuvalu & their time

All major cities follow the same national time zone.

Brief info for Tuvalu time

• Number of time zones: 1

• Capital city: Funafuti

• Default time: Tuvalu Time (TVT)

• Daylight Saving Time: Not used

• IANA Time Zone ID: Pacific/Funafuti

• Standard UTC Offset: UTC +12

• Neighbouring countries with same time: Nauru, Wallis & Futuna

• Regional differences: None — uniform time across the country

Pros and Cons

Pros

1. One national time zone — simple and consistent.

2. UTC +12 aligns well with nearby Pacific regions.

3. No DST — no seasonal time changes.

4. Predictable timing helps with aviation and maritime routes.

5. Easy for international visitors to follow.

Cons

1. Large time difference with Western countries may affect communication.

2. Early evenings in some months with no DST adjustment.