Time in Kiribati

Current official time in Kiribati (Tarawa time zone), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Gilbert Islands Time · UTC+12

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC+12
Time zone
Gilbert Islands Time
Pacific/Tarawa
Daylight saving time
Not observed
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
18:13 (12 h 3 min)
Difference from London
+12 h

Time zones in Kiribati

Time zoneLocal timeUTC offsetCities
Gilbert Islands Time UTC+12 Tarawa
Phoenix Islands Time UTC+13 Enderbury
Line Islands Time UTC+14 Kiritimati

Time in cities in Kiribati

Official time in Kiribati

Kiribati has 3 different time zones: UTC+12 (Gilbert Islands Time), UTC+13 (Phoenix Islands Time), UTC+14 (Line Islands Time). The main clock shows the time in Tarawa; the table above shows the current time in each zone.

Tarawa does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+12 all year round.

The time is calculated using the official IANA time zone database (version 2026.1), the same one used by operating systems and mobile phones, and it is synchronized with our server clock to correct any drift on your device.

How to use the clock

  1. Check the time: the large clock updates itself every second and also shows the date and the time zone.
  2. Find any place: type the name of a city or a country in the search box at the top and pick a result.
  3. Compare times: “Difference from your time” tells you how many hours apart the place is from your current time zone.
  4. Customize the view: choose the 12- or 24-hour format and whether to show seconds. Your choice, like normal or dark mode, is saved in your browser.
  5. Build your world clock: on the home page you can add or remove cities from your list; it will be remembered next time.
  6. Share the result with the Facebook, WhatsApp, X or Telegram buttons, or copy the link.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Kiribati?

The current time in Kiribati is shown on the clock at the top of this page and updates every second. In Tarawa, the time zone currently in effect is: Gilbert Islands Time (UTC+12).

How many time zones does Kiribati have?

Kiribati has 3 different time zones: UTC+12 (Gilbert Islands Time), UTC+13 (Phoenix Islands Time), UTC+14 (Line Islands Time). The IANA database lists 3 zone identifiers for it.

Do the clocks change in Kiribati?

Tarawa does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+12 all year round.

What is the time difference between Kiribati and London?

Right now the time difference between Tarawa and London is +12 h. It may vary at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time or if they change on different dates.

How do I know the time difference between Kiribati and where I am?

On this page, “Difference from your time” is calculated automatically using the time zone set on your device, so you do not need to work anything out.