Time Zone |
Pacific/Tongatapu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+13 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Tonga Holopeka (Nukuʻalofa) is the capital city of the Kingdom of Tonga, located on the north coast of Tabu Island, Tonga, and is the country's political, economic and cultural center. An important port city in the South Pacific, Holopeka is a blend of traditional Polynesian and colonial architecture, with the Royal Palace, markets (such as the Talangi Market), and waterfront walkways as its landmarks. Though small, the city carries a thousand years of Tongan culture, with crafts and traditional dances (such as tapa cloth making) juxtaposed with modern amenities, and tourism is a mainstay of the region, attracting visitors from around the globe to explore the untouched charms of the South Pacific.
Ames is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Iowa, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of the capital city of Des Moines, and is one of the county seats of Boyd and Story counties, as well as the state's most important educational and livable city. As the home of Iowa State University (ISU), Ames has been deeply tied to the university since its founding in 1888, and the university is nationally renowned for its agricultural engineering, veterinary medicine, materials science and other disciplines, infusing the city with a strong academic and innovative atmosphere. With the university's resources, Ames has developed into a center for biotechnology, high-end manufacturing and aerospace research, with leading research institutions such as the National Advanced Driving Simulator Laboratory. With a population of approximately 66,000 (2020 data), the city has been repeatedly recognized as one of the safest and most livable areas in the nation, combining urban convenience with a small-town friendliness that attracts numerous academic conferences and tourists each year.