Current local time in Tarawa, Kiribati
UTC+12:00 · UTC+12:00 · Gilbert Islands Time
About Tarawa
Tarawa, Gilbert, Kiribati uses the Gilbert Islands Time time zone (Pacific/Tarawa), currently UTC+12:00. It is the capital of Kiribati. Population: about 40,311.
| Country: | Kiribati |
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| State / region: | Gilbert |
| Coordinates: | 1°20′N / 172°59′E |
| Population: | 40,311 |
| Currency: | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Languages: | English, Gilbertese |
| Country calling code: | +686 |
Time zone in Tarawa
| IANA time zone: | Pacific/Tarawa |
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| Time zone name: | Gilbert Islands Time (UTC+12:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+12:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Kiribati: | 3 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Tarawa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+12:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Tarawa today
| Sunrise: | 06:10 |
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| Sunset: | 18:15 |
| Solar noon: | 12:12 |
| Day length: | 12h 04m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:49 – 18:36 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+12:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Tarawa
- London+11 hTarawa is 11 hours ahead of London
- New York+16 hTarawa is 16 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+11 hTarawa is 11 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Tarawa time
What time zone is Tarawa in?
Tarawa uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Tarawa (Gilbert Islands Time). The current offset is UTC+12:00.
Does Tarawa observe daylight saving time?
Tarawa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+12:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Tarawa and London?
Right now Tarawa is 11 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Tarawa and New York?
Right now Tarawa is 16 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.