Solomon Islands facts
| Capital | Honiara |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Oceania, Melanesia |
| Area | 28,896 km² · 11,157 sq mi · 7,140,346 acres |
| Language | English |
| Demonym | Solomon Islander |
| Currency | Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) |
| Time zone | Pacific/Guadalcanal · UTC+11 · 6:35 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +677 |
| Internet domain | .sb |
| Capital coordinates | -9.4333, 159.95 |
Time difference
Honiara is on UTC+11 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 9:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 6:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 2:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 1:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- The Solomon Islands is about 0.31% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- The Solomon Islands is about 11.9% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Honiara to Washington, D.C.: about 13,501 km (8,389 mi) as the crow flies.
- Honiara to London: about 14,997 km (9,319 mi) as the crow flies.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of the Solomon Islands?
The capital of the Solomon Islands is Honiara.
How big is the Solomon Islands?
The Solomon Islands covers about 28,896 km² (11,157 sq mi), ranking 139 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.31% of the size of the United States. It is about 11.9% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is the Solomon Islands in?
Honiara uses UTC+11 (Pacific/Guadalcanal) today. When it is noon in Honiara, it is 9:00 p.m. (previous day) in New York and 2:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does the Solomon Islands use?
The Solomon Islands uses the Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD).
What is the country code for the Solomon Islands?
The international calling code is +677. From the United States dial 011 677 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 677.
What language is spoken in the Solomon Islands?
Official or national language: English.