Current time in Kiribati
Phoenix Islands Time · UTC+13 · Capital: South Tarawa
- Official name
- Ribaberiki Kiribati
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Population
- 106,461
- Currency
- AUD
- Language
- English
- Dialling code
- +686
- Internet domain
- .ki
- ISO codes
- KI, KIR
- Continent
- Australia
- Number of time zones
- 3
Time zones in Kiribati
About Kiribati
Kiribati (pronounced Kiri-bass) is an island group in Micronesia sprawling over the equator and, until 1995, the International Date Line. Kiribati’s 33 atolls, with a total area of only 811 km², are scattered over an area of 3.5 million km². Kiribati was one of the main operation theatres in the Pacific during the Second World War and saw many bloody battles, including the infamous Battle of Tarawa in November 1943. Unlike the exotic islands of Tahiti, Hawaii, etc., Kiribati is not a very suitable touristic option where visitors can go for a relaxing holiday. The very few visitors that go in Kiribati, usually know the difficulties and are well prepared beforehand.
The capital of South Tarawa is very densely populated and one of the most severely poverty-stricken places in the world. Other islands of the nation have far fewer people, but getting to them can prove a very challenging task, as the transport conditions are even more primitive than in the capital.
Most tourists that visit the island come from the USA. The most famous destination is the Kiritimati (Christmas Island), mainly because it received some publicity on 1 January 2000 as the first location in the world to experience the new millennium. Conditions there are somewhat better —but still extremely poor— than in the rest of Kiribati.
Currency Kiribati dollar (KBD); which price is fixed at par with and circulating alongside the Australian dollar (AUD).
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kiribati in?
Kiribati is spread over several time zones. The capital, South Tarawa, is on Phoenix Islands Time, UTC+13.
How many time zones does Kiribati have?
Kiribati has 3 time zones, from UTC+12 (Tarawa) to UTC+14 (Kiritimati), a 2-hour spread.
Does Kiribati observe daylight saving time?
No. Kiribati does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+13 all year round.
What time is it in South Tarawa right now?
South Tarawa, the capital of Kiribati, is on Phoenix Islands Time, UTC+13. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Kiribati and London?
Kiribati is currently 12 hours ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Kiribati and New York?
Kiribati is currently 17 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Kiribati?
Office hours in Kiribati (9:00–17:00 local time) are 21:00–05:00 in London and 16:00–00:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Australia are on the same time as Kiribati?
Right now these countries in Australia share UTC+13: New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga.
What is the dialling code for Kiribati?
The international dialling code for Kiribati is +686.