Standard TimeWFT |
UTC+12 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Pacific/Wallis |
ARLO time compared to Beijing time (China) |
4 hours behind |
Introduction to Wallis and Futuna Alor
Wallis and Futuna Alor is the capital and largest city of the French overseas collectivity of Wallis and Futuna, located in the Wallis Archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean. As the administrative, economic and cultural center of the region, the "Alo" in the city's name refers to the traditional Wallisian name for the main settlement of the island of Uvea.
Location and natural environment
The city is located on the east coast of the island of Uvea and has a typical tropical maritime climate, warm and humid all year round. Surrounded by coral reefs, it retains a pristine landscape of beaches and coconut palms, and is characterized by its volcanic geology, with its highest point, Mount Lulu Fakhahega, at 151 meters above sea level.
Historical and Cultural Characteristics
Alo continues a unique blend of traditional Polynesian culture and French colonial influence. Wallisian and French are the main languages spoken by the local population, and the traditional chieftaincy system is still influential. Colonial architecture and Polynesian thatched roof houses can be seen side by side in the city, which hosts a gala event celebrating the French National Day every July.
Economy and Life
The economy is based on fishing, copra production and French subsidies, with a gradual development of tourism in recent years. The city's infrastructure includes a port, an airport and a hospital, and the pace of life is slow, retaining a social structure centered on families and villages. Local handicrafts, especially tapa cloth weaving, are quite distinctive.
ARLO Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
Sunrise Time
05:26
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Sunset Time
18:23
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