Location & Surroundings
Funafuti is the capital city of Tuvalu with 6,320 inhabitants, at 7 m elevation.
Also known as: Fongafale · Fongafale (atolón de Funafuti) · 푸나푸티 · Φουναφούτι
Overview
Funafuti is capital of Tuvalu.
It is located in Tuvalu.
The population is about 6,025 (2012).
It covers about 2.40 square kilometre.
Also known as: Funafuti Island
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Basic Data
- Country Tuvalu
- Located in Tuvalu
- Area 2.40 square kilometre
- Type capital of a political entity (PPLC)
- capital of a political entity designated as an independent state
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 31' 27" S, 179° 11' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone Pacific/Funafuti
- Time Shift GMT 12 (DST 12)
Statistics & Country
- Population 6,320
- Pop. Density 5,392 p/km²
- Built-up 13.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Dollar (AUD)
- Phone Prefix +688
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:37
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
pt
Fongafale
es
Fongafale (atolón de Funafuti)
ko
푸나푸티
el
Φουναφούτι
Weather in Funafuti
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Funafuti, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 9.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 27.7 C, max wind 9.4 m/s. Precip around 9.4 mm. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
9.4 m/s SE (115 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
9.41 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 27.3 | 9.4 | 115 | 82 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 7.7 | 109 | 80 | 1,009.5 | 1.95 / 1.95 | 18 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 6.9 | 115 | 82 | 1,009.6 | 1.74 / 3.69 | 99 | 634.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 6.4 | 126 | 83 | 1,009.0 | 8.05 / 11.74 | 100 | 490.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.7 | 6.9 | 126 | 81 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 9.41 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 5.7 | 137 | 82 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 3.44 | 85 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 6.9 | 140 | 84 | 1,009.7 | 5.83 / 9.27 | 100 | 575.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 7.5 | 131 | 82 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 6.65 | 100 | 472.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.4 | 6.9 | 137 | 82 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 2.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 6.3 | 132 | 80 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 1.70 | 99 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 3.7 | 104 | 82 | 1,009.0 | 9.42 / 11.13 | 100 | 537.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.6 | 3.7 | 129 | 77 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 6.07 | 99 | 534.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.0 | 3.9 | 136 | 80 | 1,009.9 | 1.30 / 7.37 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Funafuti?
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 9.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 27.7 C, max wind 9.4 m/s. Precip around 9.4 mm. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 9.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Funafuti today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Funafuti?
Local time is 08:37. Time zone: Pacific/Funafuti (UTC+12:00).
What type of place is Funafuti?
Funafuti is a capital of a political entity.
How many people live in Funafuti?
Population about 6,320.
What is the elevation of Funafuti?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Funafuti located?
It is at -8.52425, 179.19417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Funafuti in?
It is in Tuvalu.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Funafuti