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The current time in Suva, Fiji is shown live on this page. Suva is in the Pacific/Fiji timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+12:00 (GMT+12). Suva observes daylight saving time, switching between FJT (UTC+12:00) and FJST (UTC0:12) annually. Suva has a population of approximately 93,970 people. Suva uses FJD and the international calling code for Fiji is ++679.
Now in FJ
Timezone
Pacific/Fiji
UTC offset
UTC+12:00
Standard
FJT
DST
FJST
Local time guide
Use this page when you need the live local time in Suva for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 11 hours behind Suva. New York is currently 16 hours behind Suva.
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Timezone
Pacific/Fiji
UTC Offset
UTC+12:00
Abbreviation
GMT+12
DST
Not active
Region
Oceania
Country
Fiji
State / Area
Central Division
Calling Code
+679
Nearest timezone boundary
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Nuku'alofa, approximately 744 km away. Nuku'alofa uses the Pacific/Tongatapu timezone. When it is the current time in Suva, the time in Nuku'alofa is different by 1 hours.
City profile
Suva is located in Central Division, Fiji, in the Oceania continent. The primary languages spoken here are English, FJ. The city has a population of approximately 93,970, ranking it #421 in Fiji by size. For timezone purposes, Suva uses Pacific/Fiji (UTC+12:00). It observes daylight saving time, switching between FJT and FJST depending on the time of year.
Travel and calls
Suva does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Fiji does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Suva. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Based on Suva's latitude (-18.1°S), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 10.9 hours, with sunrise around 6:32 AM and sunset around 5:28 PM. Being near the equator, Suva experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
For work calls, the standard business window in Suva is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+12. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Suva and London have no overlapping business hours. When it is business time in one city, it is outside working hours in the other.
Local planning notes
Best call window
When scheduling calls with Suva, note that standard business hours are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT+12. The time difference with other major cities varies, so always verify overlap before sending invites.
Daylight saving impact
Suva switches between FJT and FJST each year. Recurring meetings may shift by an hour during transitions. Upcoming transitions: check the DST section above for exact dates.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Suva uses FJD and the calling code for Fiji is +679. Languages spoken here include English, FJ. The city has a population of around 93,970, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Oceania.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 744 km away at Nuku'alofa (TOT). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
The most relevant time conversions for Suva are with nearby Oceania cities and major global hubs in different timezones.
Timezone boundaries nearby
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Suva. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
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