Current Time in Kiribati
Kiribati uses Kiribati Time (UTC+12 / UTC+14 (Line Islands)). No daylight saving time observed.
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Kiribati Timezone Details
- Country
- Kiribati
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Timezone
- Kiribati Time (GILT)
- IANA Name
- Pacific/Tarawa
- UTC Offset
- UTC+12 / UTC+14 (Line Islands)
- Daylight Saving
- No
- Region
- Oceania (Micronesia)
- Major Cities
- South Tarawa, Betio, Bikenibeu, Kiritimati, Tabwakea
Kiribati uses Kiribati Time. This timezone does not observe daylight saving time. View the full timezone page for DST rules, offset comparisons, and all countries in this zone.
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Time Differences
- vs Marshall Islands (MHT) (UTC+12)
- Kiribati (Gilbert Islands) shares UTC+12 with Marshall Islands.
- vs Tuvalu (TVT) (UTC+12)
- Kiribati shares UTC+12 with Tuvalu. Same time.
- vs Hawaii (HST) (UTC-10)
- Line Islands (UTC+14) are 24 hours ahead of Hawaii — same clock time but one day ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kiribati have daylight saving time?
No. Kiribati does not observe DST. The Line Islands use UTC+14 — the earliest timezone on Earth.
What timezone is Kiritimati in?
Kiritimati (Christmas Island) in the Line Islands uses UTC+14, making it the first inhabited place to see each new day.
What is the time difference between Kiribati and the US?
The Gilbert Islands (UTC+12) are 17 hours ahead of EST. The Line Islands (UTC+14) are 19 hours ahead.