Standard TimeVUT |
UTC+11 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Pacific/Efate |
Oba Island time compared to Beijing time (China) |
3 hours behind |
About Ambae Island, Vanuatu
Ambae Island is an island in the northern part of the Republic of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, under the jurisdiction of the Pentecost District. It is a volcanic island with an area of about 402 square kilometers, the highest point is the Manaro volcano, and the island is covered with dense tropical rainforest and has a unique ecosystem.
Geography and Natural Environment
The island of Ouba is located in the Pacific Rim Volcanic Belt, and the Manaro Volcano is an active volcano, the 2018 eruption had led to the emergency evacuation of the entire island. The island is dotted with volcanic lakes, black sand beaches and waterfall landscapes, with significant differences between the east and west coastlines, with the east being wet and rainy and the west relatively dry.
Human and Social Characteristics
There are about 10,000 inhabitants on the island, mainly living in coastal villages and making a living through subsistence farming and fishing. Traditional culture is well preserved, with the clan system and kava ceremonies still in place. Fifteen local dialects are spoken and the Bislama language is commonly used. Specialty activities include land diving (Naghol) ceremonies in their original form.
Travel and Transportation
It can be reached by transferring to a small boat through Luganville airport, with a simple infrastructure. The main attractions are volcano trekking, traditional village visits and coral reef diving. Travel is subject to warnings of volcanic activity and tropical cyclones during the rainy season (November-April).
Oba Island Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-25
Sunrise Time
05:48
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18:15
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