What is the Wallis & Futuna Time Zone?

Wallis and Futuna observes just one time zone, which is the following…

• Time zone name: Wallis and Futuna Time
• Time zone abbreviation: WFT
• Offset: UTC +12
• Example city: Mata'Utu

Notes About the Time Zone in Wallis and Futuna

All islands in Wallis and Futuna follow the same time zone.

There is no daylight saving time in Wallis and Futuna; they remain on Wallis and Futuna Time (UTC +12) year-round.

Wallis and Futuna experience fairly consistent daylight hours throughout the year, with only minor variation between summer and winter.

The average length of daylight is about 12 hours and 11 minutes. The shortest days occur in June, averaging around 11 hrs 23 mins, while the longest days are in December, with up to 12 hrs 57 mins of daylight.

Sunrise and Sunset in Wallis and Futuna

Sunrise in Wallis and Futuna typically occurs around Sunrise in Wallis and Futuna typically occurs around 5:45 am.

The earliest sunrises are in November at around 5:06 am, and the latest are in July, around 6:07 am.

Sunset is generally around 5:49 pm, with the earliest sunsets in June at about 5:26 pm and the latest sunsets in December, around 6:08 pm.

For more info on the weather, check out Wallis & Futuna Weather, Seasons & Climate.

Very few places share the exact same time zone as Wallis and Futuna, which follows Wallis and Futuna Time (WFT) at UTC +12. However, a few territories and countries do operate on this time.

Other Locations in UTC +12

• Fiji
• Nauru
• Tuvalu
• Parts of Kiribati (Phoenix Islands)

Wallis and Futuna’s time zone may not have the dramatic history of some Pacific neighbours, but it’s still interesting due to its unique location in the Pacific.

Wallis and Futuna: Ahead in the Pacific

Wallis and Futuna is one of the first places on earth to greet a new day because it sits just west of the International Date Line. That means when it’s Monday in French Polynesian islands, it’s already Tuesday in Wallis and Futuna, even though the islands are relatively close by!

This also makes Wallis and Futuna among the first places in the world to celebrate the New Year.

No Daylight Saving Time

Wallis and Futuna do not observe daylight saving time. The territory remains on WFT (UTC +12) throughout the year.

Finally, let’s take a look at some of the most common questions travellers have about the time zone in Wallis and Futuna.

How Far Ahead is Wallis and Futuna Compared to New Zealand?

During New Zealand’s daylight savings (late September to early April), Wallis and Futuna is 20 hours ahead of New Zealand. Outside of daylight savings (early April to late September), the difference is 19 hours ahead.

Is Wallis and Futuna Among the First Places to Experience a New Day?

Although Wallis and Futuna are not the first, it is one of the earliest places on earth to start each day. Thanks to its position just west of the International Date Line, it’s among the earliest locations to welcome a new day and to celebrate the New Year.

How Far Ahead is Wallis and Futuna Compared to New Caledonia?

Wallis and Futuna is 1 hour ahead of New Caledonia. For example, when it is 12 pm in Nouméa, it is 1 pm in Wallis and Futuna.

How Far Ahead is Wallis and Futuna Compared to Australia?

The time difference depends on which part of Australia you are comparing with. Wallis and Futuna is generally 1 to 4 hours ahead of Australia. It is 1 hour ahead of Sydney and Melbourne during standard time, and up to 3-4 hours ahead of Western Australia depending on daylight savings periods.

How Far Ahead is Wallis and Futuna Compared to France?

Wallis and Futuna is significantly ahead of France. It is typically 10 hours ahead of Metropolitan France during winter, and 11 hours ahead during France’s daylight saving period. This large time difference is due to the territories being located on opposite sides of the globe.

How Far Ahead is Wallis and Futuna Compared to French Polynesia (Tahiti)?

Wallis and Futuna is 21 hours ahead of French Polynesia (Tahiti). This means that when it is morning in Tahiti, it is already the following morning in Wallis and Futuna, making them almost a full day apart in practical time difference.