Tonga

Introduction

Tonga is located in Oceania, with its capital being Nuku'alofa and the official language being Tongan language, English.

Pa'anga is the legal tender of Tonga. The top-level domain of Tonga is .to, and to make an overseas call to Tonga, you need to add +676 / 00676 before the number.

The IANA time zone of Tonga is Pacific/Tongatapu. The local time is 5 hours behind compared to Beijing time. On 2026-02-25, the sunrise time in Tonga's capital Nuku'alofa is 06:36, and the sunset time is 19:10.

Tonga: A Constitutional Island Monarchy in the Deep Pacific Ocean

Tonga, known as the Kingdom of Tonga, is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean and consists of 172 islands (36 of which are inhabited). It is the only constitutional monarchy among the Pacific island nations, with Nuku'alofa as its capital. The capital is Nuku'alofa. The official languages are Tongan and English, and the population is about 100,000. The economy is based on agriculture, fisheries and tourism, which is gradually emerging due to its unique natural beauty and traditional culture. Tonga is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun" and is one of the first countries in the world to welcome the new day. Culturally, Tonga retains strong Polynesian traditions such as kava ceremonies and hula dances, and the society emphasizes on family and community ties and simplicity. As a member of the Pacific Islands Forum, Tonga plays a role in regional affairs while facing challenges such as rising sea levels due to climate change.