Standard TimeWFT |
UTC+12 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Pacific/Wallis |
Wutufua time compared to Beijing time (China) |
4 hours behind |
Introduction to Utufua, Wallis and Futuna Islands
Utufua is the capital and largest city of the French overseas collectivity of Wallis and Futuna, located in the Mata'utu region on the south coast of Wallis Island. As the political, economic and cultural center of the archipelago, Utufua has a concentration of administrative offices, banks and major commercial facilities.
Geographic and Demographic Characteristics
The city is located in the Polynesian region of the South Pacific and has a tropical maritime climate with an average annual temperature of about 27°C. The city has a population of about 1,200 people. The population is about 1,200 (including the Mata'utu area), predominantly Polynesian, with French as the official language and Wallisian as the lingua franca. The city is surrounded by lagoons and has a unique coral reef ecosystem.
Historical and Cultural Characteristics
Utufua retains a strong traditional Polynesian culture, characterized by the traditional chiefly system ("faku") and modern administrative parallelism. Important landmarks include the Marae Mauga Church and the Capital Square, where traditional events such as the Kava Ceremony, celebrating France's National Day, are held every July.
Economy and Transportation
The economy is based on subsistence farming, fishing and French financial assistance. Hohifo Airport is the only airport in the archipelago and there are regular flights to New Caledonia. The city's harbor can accommodate small boats, and the main imports and exports include copra, handicrafts and foodstuffs.
Wutufua Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-26
Sunrise Time
05:46
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Sunset Time
18:09
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