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 hours and 23 minutes, while the longest days are in December, with up to 12 hours and 57 minutes of daylight.

Sunrise and Sunset in Wallis and Futuna

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 neighbors, 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 nearby Fiji, 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.

Stable Time Zone

Unlike some neighbouring countries, Wallis and Futuna have maintained a consistent time zone. It follows Wallis and Futuna Time (WFT, UTC +12) year-round, without any changes for business or political reasons.

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.

Has Wallis and Futuna Ever Shifted Its Time Zone?

Wallis and Futuna has maintained a consistent time zone and has never skipped a day. It remains on Wallis and Futuna Time (WFT, UTC +12), keeping it aligned with its own territory and nearby Pacific neighbors.

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

Yes! Wallis and Futuna is one of the first 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.