Current Time in Tarawa, Kiribati

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

GILT

IANA Identifier

Pacific/Tarawa

UTC Offset

UTC+12

Country

Kiribati (KI)

Location Details

Coordinates

1.4518°, 172.9717°

Population

63K

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Bonriki International Airport (TRW) — 3 km

Nearby Cities

• Auckland — New Zealand
• Christchurch — New Zealand
• Wellington — New Zealand
• Suva — Fiji
• Majuro — Marshall Islands
• Palikir — Micronesia
• Yaren — Nauru
• Apia — Samoa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Tarawa in?

Tarawa is in the GILT time zone (Pacific/Tarawa), which is UTC+12 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Tarawa observe Daylight Saving Time?

Tarawa uses the Pacific/Tarawa IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Tarawa?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Tarawa, Kiribati. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Tarawa?

Tarawa has a UTC offset of UTC+12. This means it is 12 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Tarawa?

Tarawa is served by Bonriki International Airport (TRW).