What is the capital of Tuvalu?
The capital of Tuvalu is Funafuti
Funafuti is the capital city and seat of government of Tuvalu, a country in Polynesia. Tuvalu uses the ISO codes TV and TUV, and its international dialling code is +688. The currency in use is the Australian dollar (AUD).
For the full profile of Tuvalu, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Tuvalu country page. The country has an estimated population of 9,492 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Tuvalu
- Capital: Funafuti
- Region: Polynesia
- Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
- Calling code: +688
- Flag emoji: 🇹🇻
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Tuvalu?
The capital of Tuvalu is Funafuti.
Is Funafuti the largest city in Tuvalu?
Funafuti is the capital of Tuvalu and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Funafuti?
Funafuti, like the rest of Tuvalu, uses the Australian dollar (AUD, symbol $).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.