TOT time now |
21:26:17 Mon, 30 Jun 2025
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UTC Offset: UTC +13 |
Tonga Time (TOT) operates at UTC+13 hours year-round, with no daylight saving time currently observed. Sometimes referred to as "Tonga Standard Time," TOT is the official time zone for the Kingdom of Tonga, providing a consistent and reliable time standard across its islands in the South Pacific.
Importance and Global Use of TOT
TOT is essential for managing government services, transportation, and community activities in Tonga. Its predictable UTC+13 offset supports stable scheduling for education, tourism, and commerce, ensuring smooth coordination in a nation spread across multiple islands.
Internationally, Tonga Time helps align the country with its Pacific neighbors and global partners. Its fixed time zone makes travel planning, trade, and diplomatic relations more efficient, strengthening Tonga's connections within the region and supporting its role in global cooperation.
Where and When TOT is used worldwide
Pacific
Pacific countries using TOT all year
- Tonga
Other Time Zones in UTC +13
Other time zones share the same offset as Tonga Time (TOT), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Fiji Summer Time – FJST
- New Zealand Daylight Time – NZDT
- Phoenix Island Time – PHOT
- Tokelau Time – TKT
- West Samoa Time – WST