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Marker · Waiyevo, Cakaudrove
180th Meridian (180th Meridian)
Plaque near Waiyevo at the spot where the 180° meridian passes, the line opposite Greenwich, where you can stand with one foot in the western hemisphere and the other in the eastern.
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About 180th Meridian (180th Meridian)
The 180° meridian is the line of longitude opposite the Greenwich meridian, and Taveuni is one of the few inhabited lands it crosses. Near Waiyevo, on the island’s west coast, a plaque marks the spot on a lawn beside the road and the sea.
At the marker, visitors often take photos with one foot on each side of the line—one in the western hemisphere and the other in the eastern. In other parts of the island the line runs through land and plantations without any sign.
The meridian was once the reference for the international date line, but the line was shifted to go around Fiji. Therefore the date is the same throughout the country, and crossing the marker does not change the day.
The visit is brief and is done on the route between Waiyevo and Somosomo, combined with the Waitavala slide, which is nearby.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 10 to 20 minutes.
Best time
At any time of day, preferably with good light for photos—morning or late afternoon.
How to get there
It is near Waiyevo, by the west coast road of Taveuni, a few minutes by taxi from the pier and Somosomo.
Tip
Combine it with a visit to Waitavala, just a few minutes away.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about 180th Meridian (180th Meridian)
Does the date change at the meridian marker?
No. the International Date Line skirts Fiji, and the date is the same across the country.
Where is the marker located?
Near Waiyevo on the west coast of Taveuni.
How long does the visit take?
10 to 20 minutes.