Kiribati runs on 3 different offsets, from UTC+12 to UTC+14. The clocks below show each zone live.
Kiribati at a glance
| Capital | Tarawa |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+12 … UTC+14 |
| IANA time zones | 3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time zones of Kiribati by region
Kiribati has 3 IANA time zones, which cover 3 different offsets. The widest gap inside the country is 2 hours.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Tarawa | --:-- | UTC+12 | Not observed | Tarawa |
| Pacific/Kanton | --:-- | UTC+13 | Not observed | |
| Pacific/Kiritimati | --:-- | UTC+14 | Not observed |
Daylight saving time in Kiribati
There are no seasonal clock changes in Kiribati. The time difference to other countries shifts only when they change their own clocks.
Local time in the largest cities of Kiribati
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarawa | Gilbert Islands | --:-- | Pacific/Tarawa |
Time in Kiribati compared with the world
Differences below use the time in the capital, Tarawa. Other regions of Kiribati differ by up to 2 hours.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 17 h behind | 17 h behind | 16 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 20 h behind | 20 h behind | 19 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 6 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min behind |
| Singapore | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind |
| UTC | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 12 h behind |
Daylight across Kiribati
In Tarawa, daylight runs from 12 hours 3 minutes at the December solstice to 12 hours 12 minutes at the June solstice.
Countries on the same time as Kiribati
These countries read the same time as Tarawa right now.
- Fiji
- Marshall Islands
- Nauru
- Norfolk Island Daylight saving time
- Tuvalu
- Wallis and Futuna
Daylight saving time
Plan around the time in Kiribati
- Convert a time to or from Kiribati: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Tarawa to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Kiribati and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Kiribati have?
3 offsets, from UTC+12 to UTC+14. The tz database splits them into 3 named zones.
Does Kiribati use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC+12 all year.
What is the time difference between Kiribati and New York?
It depends on the region. The capital, Tarawa, is 17 hours ahead of New York in January and 16 hours ahead of New York in July.
What time is it in the capital of Kiribati?
The capital, Tarawa, uses Pacific/Tarawa (UTC+12 right now). The live clock for Tarawa is on its own page.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.