Kiribati facts
| Capital | South Tarawa |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Oceania, Micronesia |
| Area | 811 km² · 313 sq mi · 200,402 acres |
| Languages | English, Gilbertese |
| Demonym | I-Kiribati |
| Currency | Australian Dollar (AUD), KID (KID) |
| Time zone | Pacific/Tarawa · UTC+12 · 7:34 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +686 |
| Internet domain | .ki |
| Capital coordinates | 1.3278, 172.979 |
Time difference
South Tarawa is on UTC+12 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 8:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 5:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 1:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 12:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Kiribati is about 0.01% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Kiribati is about 0.33% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- South Tarawa to Washington, D.C.: about 11,626 km (7,224 mi) as the crow flies.
- South Tarawa to London: about 14,104 km (8,764 mi) as the crow flies.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Kiribati?
The capital of Kiribati is South Tarawa.
How big is Kiribati?
Kiribati covers about 811 km² (313 sq mi), ranking 173 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.01% of the size of the United States. It is about 0.33% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Kiribati in?
South Tarawa uses UTC+12 (Pacific/Tarawa) today. When it is noon in South Tarawa, it is 8:00 p.m. (previous day) in New York and 1:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Kiribati use?
Kiribati uses the Australian Dollar (AUD) and the KID (KID).
What is the country code for Kiribati?
The international calling code is +686. From the United States dial 011 686 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 686.
What language is spoken in Kiribati?
Official or national languages: English, Gilbertese.