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Tarawa, Kiribati (GMT+12)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Tarawa is located in the Pacific/Tarawa timezone in Kiribati.
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Pacific/TarawaData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Equatorial with warm temperatures year-round (28-32°C). Rainfall variable, occasional droughts.
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📍About Tarawa Time Zone
Tarawa is located in the Pacific/Tarawa time zone (UTC+12). As a significant city in Kiribati, Tarawa serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Tarawa is 17 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Tarawa, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Tarawa does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+12.
Tarawa has a population of approximately 65K. The local currency is the Australian Dollar (A$). To call Tarawa from abroad, use the country code +686. The primary language spoken is Gilbertese, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Tarawa time is 17 hours ahead of New York, and 12 hours ahead of London. This makes Tarawa well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Tarawa Time
- • Time Zone: Pacific/Tarawa (UTC+12)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Kiribati (KI)
- • Coordinates: 1.33°, 172.98°
- • Calling Code: +686