Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Suva uses the FJD ($) and Nuuk uses the DKK (kr.). Language shifts too — English in Suva, Greenlandic in Nuuk. Be careful behind the wheel: Suva drives on the left, Nuuk on the right.
- Country
- Fiji
- Capital
- Suva
- Currency
- Fijian dollar (FJD · $)
- Language
- English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi
- Calling code
- +679
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Greenland
- Capital
- Nuuk
- Currency
- krone (DKK · kr.)
- Language
- Greenlandic
- Calling code
- +299
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Suva and Nuuk?
Suva is 13 hours behind Nuuk. Suva runs on GMT+12 and Nuuk on GMT-1. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Suva from Nuuk?
About 13,681 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 16h 36m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Suva and Nuuk use?
Suva uses the Fijian dollar (FJD, $); Nuuk uses the krone (DKK, kr.). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Suva from Nuuk?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +679, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Suva and Nuuk?
Suva primarily speaks English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi; Nuuk speaks Greenlandic. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Suva and Nuuk drive on the same side of the road?
No. Fiji drives on the left, Greenland on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.