Current Time in Tarawa, Kiribati 🇰🇮
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 ❌
Daylight Hours in Tarawa
Tarawa gets 12h 11m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset is at 18:33.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 03m near the December solstice to 12h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Tarawa and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Tarawa right now.
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Cities Sharing Tarawa's Time Zone (UTC+12:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Tarawa.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 10 Jun ● | 05:04 | 06:21 | 12:27 | 15:53 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 05:04 | 06:21 | 12:27 | 15:53 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:04 | 06:21 | 12:27 | 15:53 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:04 | 06:22 | 12:27 | 15:54 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:04 | 06:22 | 12:28 | 15:54 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:05 | 06:22 | 12:28 | 15:54 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:05 | 06:22 | 12:28 | 15:54 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Tarawa
Sunrise
in Tarawa
↑
6:21 AM
Sunset
in Tarawa
↓
6:33 PM
Day Length
12h 11m
Dawn
in Tarawa
5:58 AM
Dusk
in Tarawa
6:56 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Tarawa
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
35.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:09
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:44
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How Far Is 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) |
Tarawa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Tarawa and you would surface in the open ocean, near 1.3deg S, 7.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tarawa
What time is it in Tarawa right now?
The current local time in Tarawa is 07:48 on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Tarawa follows the Pacific/Tarawa time zone.
What time zone is Tarawa in?
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 Tarawa?
Is Tarawa on daylight saving time right now?
No — Tarawa is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 10, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Tarawa today?
Today in Tarawa: sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset is at 18:33, giving 12h 11m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Tarawa tonight?
The moon phase over Tarawa tonight is Waning Crescent with 35.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Tarawa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Tarawa, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.