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Current Time in Kiribati
Oceania - Micronesia
15:08:25
Saturday, 17 October 2026
UTC +12:00
- Currently observed in Kiribati
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The IANA time zone identifier for Kiribati is
Pacific/Tarawa
Time difference from Kiribati
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Kiribati (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇰🇮 Kiribati |
| Region | Oceania |
| Subregion | Micronesia |
| ISO Code | KI / KIR |
| IANA Zone | Pacific/Tarawa |
| UTC Offset | +12:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | AUD - Australian Dollar |
| Population | 119,000 |
| Area | 811 km² |
| Calling Code | ++686 |
| Languages | English, Gilbertese |
| Cities | 2 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betio | 15:08 | Pacific/Tarawa | - |
| South Tarawa | 15:08 | Pacific/Tarawa | Capital |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Kiribati? + −
The current local time in Kiribati is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Pacific/Tarawa,
currently at UTC+12:00 (+12:00).
The exact time right now is
15:08:25
on Saturday, 17 October 2026.
Does Kiribati observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Kiribati is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+12:00 (+12:00).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Pacific/Tarawa zone entry.
What UTC offset is Kiribati? + −
Kiribati is currently at UTC+12:00,
using the abbreviation +12:00.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Pacific/Tarawa.
To convert a time to or from Kiribati, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Kiribati? + −
The capital of Kiribati is South Tarawa.
It uses the
Pacific/Tarawa IANA time zone.
See the South Tarawa time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Kiribati use? + −
Kiribati uses the Australian Dollar
(
AUD) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++686.