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Honiara, Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands – Solomon Islands Flag

Current Date And Time In Honiara, Solomon Islands

Sunday, 26 July 2026
08:07:44 SBT
Currency: Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Timezone: UTC +11:00 (SBT)

✈️ Honiara, Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Honiara, Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Honiara.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Honiara with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Honiara — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Solomon Islands, which includes Honiara, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Solomon Islands before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Solomon Islands's time zone +11:00, country calling code +677 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .SB. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Honiara.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+11:00
📞 Country Calling Code+677
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.SB

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Solomon Islands — police 999, ambulance 111, fire brigade 988, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Honiara. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Honiara.

🚔
Police
999
🚑
Ambulance
111
🚒
Fire
988
📞
General
911

📊 Solomon Islands At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Solomon Islands — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.564
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
70.7
years
📚
Literacy Rate
76.6%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$1,934
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
1.4%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Solomon Islands development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Honiara for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Honiara
International Airport • HIR
Honiara International Airport
Honiara, SB
9
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Honiara's exact coordinates, or Honiara's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Honiara From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Honiara to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Sydney (Australia)2,860 km1,777 mi~ 4h 07m
Auckland (New Zealand)3,391 km2,107 mi~ 4h 44m
Tokyo (Japan)5,451 km3,387 mi~ 7h 10m
Singapore (Singapore)6,332 km3,935 mi~ 8h 12m
Los Angeles (United States)9,849 km6,120 mi~ 12h 20m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)11,925 km7,410 mi~ 14h 47m
Toronto (Canada)13,176 km8,187 mi~ 16h 15m
New York (United States)13,693 km8,509 mi~ 16h 52m
London (United Kingdom)14,999 km9,320 mi~ 18h 24m
Paris (France)15,163 km9,422 mi~ 18h 35m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Honiara, Solomon Islands is set to Solomon Islands Time (SBT) with a current offset of UTC +11:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Honiara requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneSolomon Islands Time (SBT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +11:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time8:07 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

💱 Money In Honiara — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Honiara is the Solomon Islands dollar (SBD), written as $. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
$ 8.08
SBD
€ 1 Euro
$ 9.19
SBD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 10.76
SBD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 5.64
SBD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 5.73
SBD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Honiara

Knowing which languages are used in Honiara helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
English

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Honiara. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Kola'a (Honiara, Solomon Islands)0 mi1 kmNNW
⬆️
Mataniko (Honiara, Solomon Islands)1 mi1 kmWNW
⬆️
Vuhokesa (Honiara, Solomon Islands)1 mi2 kmNW
⬆️
Kukum (Honiara, Solomon Islands)1 mi2 kmNE
⬆️
Vura (Honiara, Solomon Islands)1 mi2 kmENE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Honiara

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Honiara is the Great Wall of China (China), about 7,142 km away. Straight-line distances from Honiara to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,142 km4,438 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India9,700 km6,027 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,599 km7,828 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru13,696 km8,510 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan13,837 km8,598 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy15,210 km9,451 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,617 km9,704 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Honiara shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Guadalcanal Province and Solomon Islands. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Guadalcanal Province Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Guadalcanal Province, including major hub cities.
✈️ Solomon Islands Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Solomon Islands.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Honiara, Solomon Islands runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type I socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Honiara and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Honiara.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
IType I: Two or three flat angled pins
States By Alphabets

🧭 Honiara's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Honiara

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Honiara. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Honiara — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Honiara

Honiara keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Solomon Islands. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Honiara

The closest airport to Honiara is Honiara International Airport (HIR), about 9 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Honiara From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Honiara needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Honiara gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Honiara

Honiara rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Honiara — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Honiara

ℹ️ Honiara OverviewSee the full profile of Honiara — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Honiara MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Honiara for distance and direction.
💰 Honiara CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Honiara

What side of the road do people drive on in Honiara?

Honiara, like the rest of Solomon Islands, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Honiara use?

Honiara runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type I sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Honiara?

In Honiara, reach police on 999, ambulance on 111, fire brigade on 988, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Honiara?

Honiara International Airport (HIR) is the nearest airport to Honiara, about 9 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Honiara in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Honiara runs on Solomon Islands Time (UTC +11:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Honiara?

Honiara shares the official and regional languages of Guadalcanal Province and Solomon Islands — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Honiara?

No — Honiara uses the Solomon Islands dollar (SBD), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Honiara currency page for live rates.