What time is it in Tarawa, Kiribati?
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Sun: ↑ 06:10 ↓ 18:15 (12 h 5 m)
Time Zone
Gilbert Islands Time
UTC Offset
UTC+12:00
DST Status
Not active
Abbreviation
+12
Sunrise
6:10:36 AM
Sunset
6:15:40 PM
Day Length
12 h 5 m
Population
40,311
Latitude
1.3278° N
Longitude
172.977° E
Coordinates
1.3278° N, 172.977° E
Time difference from Tarawa
| Los Angeles | − 19 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | − 17 hours |
| New York City | − 16 hours |
| Toronto | − 16 hours |
| São Paulo | − 15 hours |
| London | − 11 hours |
| Lagos | − 11 hours |
| Paris | − 10 hours |
| Johannesburg | − 10 hours |
| Zürich | − 10 hours |
| Cairo | − 9 hours |
| Istanbul | − 9 hours |
| Moscow | − 9 hours |
| Dubai | − 8 hours |
| Mumbai | − 7 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | − 4 hours |
| Singapore | − 4 hours |
| Shanghai | − 4 hours |
| Tokyo | − 3 hours |
| Sydney | − 1 hours |
Local time in Tarawa, Kiribati
Tarawa, Kiribati follows Gilbert Islands Time (UTCUTC+12:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Tarawa, Kiribati lines up with other places in Kiribati. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Tarawa?
The current local time in Tarawa, Kiribati is 8:15:58 AM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
What time zone is Tarawa in?
Tarawa uses the Gilbert Islands Time time zone (UTC+12:00). Not active.
What is the UTC offset for Tarawa?
Tarawa is UTC+12:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Tarawa?
Tarawa is located at 1.3278° N, 172.977° E (latitude 1.3278° N, longitude 172.977° E).
