Time Zone |
Pacific/Tahiti |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-10 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Tahiti, the capital and largest island of French Polynesia, is located in the middle of the South Pacific and is known as the "Paradise of the Pacific". This volcanic island is characterized by spectacular natural beauty: rugged mountains, cascading waterfalls, clear blue-green lagoons and iconic black and white sand beaches. As one of the birthplaces of Polynesian culture, Tahiti retains its traditional hula, Tahitian drumming and mythology, and the markets and museums in downtown Papeete offer a rich mix of French and Polynesian culture. Visitors can experience scuba diving, surfing, exploring the sugar cane and pineapple fields inland, or take a luxury vacation by boat to the nearby island of Bora Bora. Tahiti is not only a honeymoon destination, but also one of the most charming destinations in the South Pacific.
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in west-central Africa, consisting of the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe and the surrounding islets, with the capital, São Tomé, located in the northeastern part of São Tomé. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, about 200 kilometers from the African continent, the country was colonized by Portugal in the 15th century and became independent in 1975, with Portuguese as the official language and an economy based on agriculture (cocoa, palm oil) and tourism. It should be noted that "Java" is not a city or region of the country; Java is the main island of Indonesia, with cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, and has nothing to do with São Tomé and Príncipe, possibly due to a confusion of names.