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Vanuatu does NOT observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks remain constant throughout the year on standard time, with no seasonal spring/fall 1-hour adjustments.
Optimal overlapping time windows to schedule remote team meetings, vendor synchronization, and client calls between major global economic regions and Vanuatu.
Timezone Twins: The following countries and territories share the exact same standard clock as Vanuatu:
The directory below details the official time zone designations, IANA database identifiers, real-time clocks, and standard UTC offsets active across Vanuatu.
Select a metropolitan center below to view dedicated city clocks, localized solar schedules, and weather patterns.
Complete schedule of national holidays, bank closures, religious festivals, and observances. Switch between years (2024–2028) and filter by holiday category:
| Date | Holiday Name | Classification | Calendar Basis | Office Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | Religious | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday | Religious | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-05-10 | Mother's Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-07-30 | Independence Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-08-16 | Father's Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-09-01 | Children's Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-10-03 | Teachers Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-10-10 | National Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-11-15 | National Youth Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-11-23 | National Women's Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-12-14 | National Farmers Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-12-15 | National Fishermen's Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-12-16 | National Sports Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-12-17 | National Arts Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-12-18 | National Culture Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-12-19 | National Peace Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-12-20 | National Unity Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-12-21 | National Tourism Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-12-22 | National Environment Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-12-23 | National Education Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-12-24 | National Health Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | Religious | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-12-26 | Boxing Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
Physiological time difference and circadian adjustment expectations when traveling to Vanuatu:
Official format conventions and time standards recognized in Vanuatu:
| Preferred Date Format | DD-MM-YYYY |
|---|---|
| Standard Clock Format | 12-hour |
| First Day of the Week | Monday |
| 24-Hour Military Clock Used? | No (Primarily 12-hour AM/PM) |
Vanuatu has consistently used Vanuatu Time (VUT) which is UTC+11.
The current time in Vanuatu is based on its standard time zone with a UTC offset of UTC+11:00. Real-time clocks above are synchronized with high-precision atomic stratum-1 time servers.
No, Vanuatu does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Clocks remain on standard time all year.
Standard business hours in Vanuatu are typically 08:00 - 17:00, Monday through Friday.
Refer to the Remote Work Call Planner section above for region-specific recommended calling windows from the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
The international telephone dialing code for Vanuatu is +678.