Current time in Tarawa, Kiribati
12:06:13
Sunday, 15 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC+12:00
Pacific/Tarawa
Sunrise
06:11
Today
Sunset
18:15
12h 3m of daylight
No daylight saving: Tarawa stays at UTC+12:00 all year.
Tarawa compared with the world
Upcoming holidays in Kiribati
- Human Rights and Peace DayFri, 11 Dec · in 26 days
- December SolsticeTue, 22 Dec · in 37 days
- Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec · in 40 days
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tarawa in?
Tarawa is in the Gilbert Islands Time zone, Pacific/Tarawa in the IANA database, currently at UTC+12:00.
Does Tarawa have daylight saving time?
No. Tarawa keeps the same time all year.
What is the best time to call Tarawa?
Business hours in Tarawa usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in Kiribati before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule