Current Local Time in Tarawa, Kiribati
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Current local time in 🇰🇮 Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati.
Tarawa UTC+12:00
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Relative to UTC
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Noon here = 00:00 UTC
09:00 here = 21:00 UTC
12:00 here = 00:00 UTC
17:00 here = 05:00 UTC
ISO Week
11 Odd Week
Sun
06:28
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18:28
Today
Late night in Tarawa. Most of the city is quiet. The current offset is UTC+12:00.
Daylight Saving Time
Last Clock Change
2025-07-01
Clocks moved back to GMT+12
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Quick Facts
| Country | 🇰🇮Kiribati |
| State / Region | Gilbert Islands |
| Timezone | Tarawa |
| UTC Offset | UTC+12:00 |
| DST | Yes — daylight saving time observed |
| Population | 40,311 |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Sunrise | 06:28 |
| Sunset | 18:28 |
| Coordinates | 1.33°N, 172.98°E |
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Time Difference to Major Cities
| City | Difference | Local Time |
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| New York | -16h | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | -19h | --:-- |
| London | -12h | --:-- |
| Paris | -11h | --:-- |
| Dubai | -8h | --:-- |
| Mumbai | -6h 30m | --:-- |
| Singapore | -4h | --:-- |
| Tokyo | -3h | --:-- |
| Sydney | -1h | --:-- |
| Sao Paulo | -15h | --:-- |
| Cairo | -10h | --:-- |
| Shanghai | -4h | --:-- |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the business hours in Tarawa?
Standard business hours in Tarawa are 09:00–17:00 local time (Tarawa). Check the live clock above to see the current local time. Use our Time Zone Planner to find the best meeting time across cities.
What is the UTC offset for Tarawa?
Tarawa is currently at UTC+12:00. The timezone identifier is Tarawa. When it is noon in Tarawa, it is 00:00 UTC. You can embed a live Tarawa clock on your website.
What ISO week number is it in Tarawa?
It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in Tarawa. ISO week numbers follow the ISO 8601 standard, where week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year. Learn more about ISO week numbers.
Does Tarawa observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Tarawa observes daylight saving time (DST).
The most recent change was on 2025-07-01, when clocks moved back to GMT+12.
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