Current Time in Nuku'alofa, Tonga 🇹🇴
Lat/Long: 21.14° S, 175.2° W
Elevation: 1 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Tonga
Division: Tongatapu
IANA Timezone: Pacific/Tongatapu
Solar time: clocks run about 24h 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+13
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Nuku'alofa is in the Pacific/Tongatapu time zone (UTC+13:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Nuku'alofa
Nuku'alofa gets 10h 50m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nuku'alofa is at 07:17 and sunset in Nuku'alofa is at 18:07.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 50m near the June solstice to 13h 25m near the December solstice.
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Prayer Times in Nuku'alofa
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 22 Jun ● | 05:55 | 07:17 | 12:42 | 15:47 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 05:56 | 07:17 | 12:43 | 15:47 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 05:56 | 07:17 | 12:43 | 15:47 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 05:56 | 07:18 | 12:43 | 15:48 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 05:56 | 07:18 | 12:43 | 15:48 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Sat, 27 Jun | 05:56 | 07:18 | 12:43 | 15:48 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Sun, 28 Jun | 05:57 | 07:18 | 12:44 | 15:48 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
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How Far Is Nuku'alofa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 3,582 km | WSW (240deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,905 km | NW (323deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,598 km | NE (45deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,053 km | WNW (298deg) |
| Singapore | 9,128 km | W (275deg) |
| New York | 12,439 km | NE (53deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 12,553 km | SE (129deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,960 km | WNW (281deg) |
Nuku'alofa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nuku'alofa and you would surface near Tamanghasset, Algeria, about 198 km from the antipodal point at 21.1deg N, 4.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nuku'alofa
What time is it in Nuku'alofa right now?
The current local time in Nuku'alofa is 17:05 on Monday, June 22, 2026. Nuku'alofa follows the Pacific/Tongatapu time zone.
What time zone is Nuku'alofa in?
Nuku'alofa uses the Pacific/Tongatapu IANA time zone (UTC+13:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Nuku'alofa?
Nuku'alofa is UTC+13:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Nuku'alofa local time, shift the clock 13:00 hours forward.
Is Nuku'alofa on daylight saving time right now?
No — Nuku'alofa is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 22, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Nuku'alofa tonight?
The moon phase over Nuku'alofa tonight is First Quarter with 52.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Nuku'alofa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nuku'alofa, clocks run about 24h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.