Time zone · Oceania
VST
Vanuatu Standard Time
Vanuatu Standard Time (VST) keeps things simple at UTC+11:00 year-round, so there’s no worrying about clock changes—just steady, low-complexity timekeeping in a laid-back Pacific island setting.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Current offset
UTC+11:00
Standard · +11
Daylight saving
Not observed
Year-round standard time
IANA zones
1
None observe daylight saving
DST offset
—
No summer variant
About VST
A fixed, year-round offset.
Vanuatu Standard Time (VST) keeps things simple at UTC+11:00 year-round, so there’s no worrying about clock changes—just steady, low-complexity timekeeping in a laid-back Pacific island setting.
IANA zones · the technical identifiers
The zone that resolve to VST.
For software, always store the IANA identifier — never the abbreviation alone. The database keeps these zones distinct because their rules can, and historically did, diverge.
Cities currently on VST
The same hour, city by city.
1 city · all UTC+11:00
Where VST is used
One country.
Same offset · UTC+11:00
Other zones at UTC+11:00 right now.
These named zones share VST's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about VST, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Vanuatu observe daylight saving time?
- No. VST stays fixed at UTC+11 all year, so there are no spring-forward or fall-back transitions to track.
- What time zone code is used for VST in systems like Tzif or IANA?
- The primary IANA time zone is Pacific/Efate, representing Vanuatu’s UTC+11 offset.
- Is VST ahead of or behind Eastern Standard Time (EST)?
- VST is typically 16 hours ahead of standard Eastern Time—so when it’s late afternoon in New York, it’s already mid-morning the next calendar day in Vanuatu.
- Why is a fixed offset useful for Pacific islands like Vanuatu?
- With little seasonal variation in daylight near the equator, a stable UTC+11 simplifies scheduling across Vanuatu and with partners abroad, avoiding DST confusion.
- Are there multiple time zones in Vanuatu?
- No. Vanuatu uses a single region (Pacific/Efate) at UTC+11, so every part of the country shares the same local time.
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