Time Now in South Tarawa, Kiribati 🇰🇮
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South Tarawa ranks
#2 for first into the new day.
Lat/Long: 1.33° N, 172.98° E
Elevation: 6 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Kiribati
Island Group: Gilbert Islands
Country: 🇰🇮 Kiribati (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Pacific/Tarawa
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+12
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
South Tarawa is in the Pacific/Tarawa time zone (UTC+12:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in South Tarawa, Kiribati, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in South Tarawa
Daylight Hours in South Tarawa
South Tarawa gets 12h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in South Tarawa is at 06:28 and sunset in South Tarawa is at 18:39.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 03m near the December solstice to 12h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between South Tarawa and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in South Tarawa
What is the current local time in South Tarawa?
The live local time in South Tarawa is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. South Tarawa currently observes +12, with a standard offset of UTC+12:00.
What time zone is South Tarawa in?
South Tarawa uses the +12 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+12:00.
Does South Tarawa observe daylight saving time?
No. South Tarawa stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing South Tarawa's Time Zone (UTC+12:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as South Tarawa.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 05:12 | 06:28 | 12:34 | 15:59 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:12 | 06:28 | 12:34 | 15:59 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:12 | 06:28 | 12:34 | 15:59 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:13 | 06:28 | 12:34 | 15:59 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:13 | 06:29 | 12:34 | 15:58 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:13 | 06:29 | 12:34 | 15:58 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:13 | 06:29 | 12:34 | 15:58 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for South Tarawa
Sunrise
in South Tarawa
↑
6:28 AM
Sunset
in South Tarawa
↓
6:39 PM
Day Length
12h 10m
Dawn
in South Tarawa
6:06 AM
Dusk
in South Tarawa
7:02 PM
Moon Phases & Times for South Tarawa
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
19.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:25
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:00
Distances & Clock Changes in South Tarawa
How Far Is South Tarawa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 4,527 km | SSW (208deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,138 km | NW (322deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,761 km | WNW (295deg) |
| Singapore | 7,688 km | W (271deg) |
| Los Angeles | 7,980 km | NE (54deg) |
| Mumbai | 11,019 km | WNW (290deg) |
| New York | 11,823 km | NE (47deg) |
| Moscow | 12,499 km | NNW (335deg) |
South Tarawa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from South Tarawa and you would surface in the open ocean, near 1.3deg S, 7.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about South Tarawa
What time is it in South Tarawa right now?
The current local time in South Tarawa is 19:59 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. South Tarawa follows the Pacific/Tarawa time zone.
What time zone is South Tarawa in?
South Tarawa uses the Pacific/Tarawa IANA time zone (UTC+12:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is South Tarawa?
South Tarawa is UTC+12:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to South Tarawa local time, shift the clock 12:00 hours forward.
Is South Tarawa on daylight saving time right now?
No — South Tarawa is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in South Tarawa today?
Today in South Tarawa: sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset is at 18:39, giving 12h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over South Tarawa tonight?
The moon phase over South Tarawa tonight is Waxing Crescent with 19.7% illumination.
What is solar time in South Tarawa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In South Tarawa, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.