Tonga Current Local Time; Date, time zone, and time difference

Tonga Related information

Capital: Nukuʻalofa

City English Name: Nuku'alofa

Country: Tonga

Country English Name: Tonga

Province: None

Province English Name: None

Country Area Code: +676

Longitude and Latitude: -17.73333333, -173.95

Currency: Tongan paʻanga

Language: Tongan, English

IANA Time Zone: Pacific/Tongatapu

Standard Time Zone: UTC+13:00

Daylight Saving Time: Not observed

Introduction:

Tonga, officially the Kingdom of Tonga, is a Polynesian sovereign state and archipelago comprising 176 islands, of which 45 are inhabited. The islands are divided into three main groups: Tongatapu, Haʻapai, and Vavaʻu. The total land area of Tonga is approximately 748 square kilometers (290 square miles).

Tonga has a tropical climate, with average temperatures ranging from 23 to 28 degrees Celsius (73 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit) throughout the year. The country is prone to cyclones, which can cause significant damage.

The population of Tonga is estimated to be around 105,695. The majority of the population is of Tongan descent, with small minorities of other Polynesian and European ethnicities. The official languages of Tonga are Tongan and English.

Tonga is a constitutional monarchy, with a king as the head of state. The prime minister is the head of government. The country has a unicameral parliament, known as the Legislative Assembly.

Tonga's economy is based on agriculture, tourism, and remittances from Tongans living abroad. The main agricultural products include coconuts, bananas, and vanilla.