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 |
Vaitupu time compared to Beijing time (China) |
4 hours behind |
Overview of Wallis and Futuna
Wallis and Futuna is a French overseas collective territory located in the South Pacific Ocean, consisting of the Wallis and Futuna Islands and the surrounding islets. The capital, Mata'utu, is located on the main island of Wallis, Uvea, and is the administrative and economic center of the region.
Geographic and demographic characteristics
The archipelago, with a total area of only 264 square kilometers, is situated between Fiji and Samoa and has a tropical maritime climate. The population of about 11,000 (2023) is predominantly Polynesian, with French as the official language, and the Wallisian and Futuna languages spoken. There are many volcanic hills on the island, and the highest point, Mount Singawi, is 524 meters above sea level.
Historical and Cultural Characteristics
The area retains a distinctive traditional Polynesian culture, and the chieftaincy system still plays an important role in social life. The economy is based on subsistence farming, fishing and French financial assistance, and exports mainly copra and handicrafts. Due to its remoteness, tourism has yet to be developed, but it has natural attractions such as pristine beaches and coral reefs.
Administrative divisions and current situation
Wallis and Futuna maintain a special relationship with France through the Mata'utu Agreement and use the Euro currency. The archipelago is divided into three traditional kingdoms: Uvea, Sigave and Allo, an ancient political structure that coexists with a modern administrative system, creating a unique model of governance.
Vaitupu Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-27
Sunrise Time
05:46
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18:08
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