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Current local time in Nuku‘alofa, Tonga

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UTC+13:00 · UTC+13:00 · Tonga Standard Time

About Nuku‘alofa

Nuku‘alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga uses the Tonga Standard Time time zone (Pacific/Tongatapu), currently UTC+13:00. It is the capital of Tonga. Population: about 22,400.

Country:Tonga
State / region:Tongatapu
Coordinates:21°08′S / 175°12′W
Population:22,400
Currency:Tongan paʻanga (TOP)
Languages:English, Tongan
Country calling code:+676

Time zone in Nuku‘alofa

IANA time zone:Pacific/Tongatapu
Time zone name:Tonga Standard Time (UTC+13:00)
Current UTC offset:UTC+13:00
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

Nuku‘alofa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+13:00 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in Nuku‘alofa today

Sunrise:06:04
Sunset:18:46
Solar noon:12:25
Day length:12h 41m
Civil twilight:05:41 – 19:08

Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+13:00) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Nuku‘alofa

  • London+12 hNuku‘alofa is 12 hours ahead of London
  • New York+17 hNuku‘alofa is 17 hours ahead of New York
  • Abuja+12 hNuku‘alofa is 12 hours ahead of Abuja

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Frequently asked questions about Nuku‘alofa time

What time zone is Nuku‘alofa in?
Nuku‘alofa uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Tongatapu (Tonga Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+13:00.
Does Nuku‘alofa observe daylight saving time?
Nuku‘alofa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+13:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Nuku‘alofa and London?
Right now Nuku‘alofa is 12 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Nuku‘alofa and New York?
Right now Nuku‘alofa is 17 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.