Honiara, Solomon Islands uses Pacific/Guadalcanal, currently +11 (UTC+11:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
As the capital of the Solomon Islands, Honiara plays a central role in national life, home to around 56,300 people. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
The band below is your local scale — accent shows when everyone's business hours overlap. Add or remove a city on the left and this updates too.
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
Honiara's center along the coast road holds most shops, markets, and government buildings within a manageable distance of each other. Neighborhoods further from downtown are quieter and generally better suited to those with their own transport arranged locally.
The central market and waterfront are liveliest earlier in the day, while nearby World War II historic sites are worth visiting when the heat is less intense. Surrounding hillsides offer views over the harbor and coastline.
Shared minibuses cover routes around the city at low cost, while taxis are a more direct option for visitors unfamiliar with local routes. Roads outside the main corridors can be uneven, so allowing extra time is wise.
The Solomon Islands' drier season, roughly June through October, generally offers more comfortable conditions than the hotter, wetter months from November through April, which carry a higher risk of cyclones and heavy rain.
Solomon Islands uses the SBD, calling code +677.
The Solomon Islands dollar is the local currency, and English is the official language, though Solomon Islands Pijin is the language most widely used in everyday conversation. English generally serves visitors well in tourism settings.
