Mata-Utu keeps UTC+12 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Mata-Utu and your time
Mata-Utu at a glance
| Country | Wallis and Futuna |
|---|---|
| Region | Uvea |
| Capital of | Wallis and Futuna |
| Time zone | Pacific/Wallis |
| UTC offset now | UTC+12 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 13.28° S, 176.17° W |
Time zone in Mata-Utu
The clocks in Mata-Utu follow Pacific/Wallis and keep UTC+12 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
At UTC+12, Mata-Utu is among the first places on Earth to start each new day.
As the capital of Wallis and Futuna, Mata-Utu shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Mata-Utu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Mata-Utu for 2026 or 2027.
Mata-Utu time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Mata-Utu, it is 4:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 8:00 AM in Sydney and 1:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 17 h behind | 17 h behind | 16 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 20 h behind | 20 h behind | 19 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 6 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind | 7 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
Mata-Utu never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Mata-Utu
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Mata-Utu last between 11 hours 21 minutes and 12 hours 55 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Mata-Utu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 21 | 5:49 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:06 AM | 5:27 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:33 AM | 5:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:16 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 55 min |
Clock time and sun time in Mata-Utu
The clock in Mata-Utu runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 11:45 AM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Mata-Utu
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apia (Samoa) | 480 km (299 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Pago Pago (American Samoa) | 601 km (374 mi) | --:-- | 23 h behind |
| Funafuti (Tuvalu) | 732 km (455 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nasinu (Fiji) | 779 km (484 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suva (Fiji) | 791 km (491 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Mata-Utu today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Tools for time in Mata-Utu
- Convert a time to or from Mata-Utu: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Mata-Utu to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Mata-Utu and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mata-Utu in?
Mata-Utu uses the Pacific/Wallis time zone, which is UTC+12 all year.
Does Mata-Utu use daylight saving time?
No. Mata-Utu stays on UTC+12 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Mata-Utu and New York?
Mata-Utu is 17 hours ahead of New York in January and 16 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Mata-Utu does not.
How long is the longest day in Mata-Utu?
About 12 hours 55 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 21 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Mata-Utu?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Mata-Utu lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 11:45 AM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.