Current Time in Kiribati

Kiribati uses Kiribati Time (UTC+12 / UTC+14 (Line Islands)). No daylight saving time observed.

About the Timezone in Kiribati

Kiribati, with its capital in South Tarawa, is located in the Oceania (Micronesia) region. The country uses Kiribati Time (GILT) year-round, with a fixed offset of UTC+12 / UTC+14 (Line Islands). There is no daylight saving time adjustment. Major cities include South Tarawa, Betio, Bikenibeu, Kiritimati, Tabwakea. Kiribati (Gilbert Islands) shares UTC+12 with Marshall Islands. Kiribati shares UTC+12 with Tuvalu. Same time. Line Islands (UTC+14) are 24 hours ahead of Hawaii — same clock time but one day ahead.

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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
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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.

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