Oceania · Melanesia · Sovereign state
Current time in Solomon Islands
A single time zone at UTC+11:00.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
About Solomon Islands's time
A single time zone.
The Solomon Islands operates on a single time zone, Solomon Islands Time (UTC+11:00), with no daylight saving time observed.
Major cities
Cities of Solomon Islands.
History
How Solomon Islands keeps time.
The Solomon Islands has observed UTC+11:00 since 1 October 1912, when it replaced local mean time, well before independence in 1978. As a Pacific Island nation in Melanesia, its time zone reflects its position west of the International Date Line. There have been no major changes or daylight saving time implementations throughout its modern history.
Did you know?
Things about Solomon Islands's time.
The Solomon Islands sits just west of the International Date Line, making it one of the earliest countries to welcome each new day. Along with neighbors like Vanuatu and New Caledonia, it shares the UTC+11:00 offset, creating a consistent time zone corridor across this region of Melanesia — convenient for coordinating trade and travel across the islands.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Solomon Islands's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What is the current time in the Solomon Islands?
- The Solomon Islands is on Solomon Islands Time, UTC+11:00, all year, with no daylight saving adjustments. The clock on this page shows the current local time.
- Does the Solomon Islands observe daylight saving time?
- No, the Solomon Islands does not observe daylight saving time.
- How many time zones does the Solomon Islands have?
- The Solomon Islands operates on one time zone: Solomon Islands Time (UTC+11:00).
- What is the time difference between the Solomon Islands and Australia?
- The Solomon Islands is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane (AEST, UTC+10:00) all year. It is also 1 hour ahead of Sydney and Melbourne in the Australian winter, but on the same time as them during Australian daylight saving time (early October to early April).
- Is the Solomon Islands ahead of or behind the International Date Line?
- The Solomon Islands lies just west of the International Date Line, making it one of the earliest countries to experience a new day.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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