Standard TimeTVT |
UTC+12 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Pacific/Funafuti |
Vaiyaku time compared to Beijing time (China) |
4 hours behind |
Vaiaku, Tuvalu: The World's Lowest Capital City
Waiaku is the capital and main atoll of the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu, located on the narrow island of Funafuti Atoll. As one of the smallest national capitals in the world, Waiau houses most of Tuvalu's government offices, the main port and the only hospital, and is home to about half of the country's population.
Geography and Climate
With an average elevation of only 2 meters above sea level and a highest point of less than 5 meters, Vaiaku is the most vulnerable capital city in the world to the threat of sea level rise. The local climate is tropical maritime, with an average annual temperature of around 29°C, and relies on rainwater harvesting and desalination as its main source of water.
Economic and Cultural Characteristics
The economy is based on fishing, copra exports and foreign aid. Waiaku retains a distinctive Polynesian culture, with traditional dances, handicrafts and canoe-making skills still active. Weekly church choirs are an important part of community life.
Transportation and Status Challenges
Connected to Fiji through the Funafuti International Airport, the territory relies heavily on walking and motorcycles. Vaiyaku is facing an existential crisis due to increased coastal erosion as a result of climate change, and Australia has signed an agreement with Tuvalu to receive climate refugees.
Vaiyaku Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-28
Sunrise Time
06:07
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Sunset Time
18:23
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