What Timezone is Kiribati In?

The flag of Kiribati is divided into two halves. While the upper half has a red field, at the center of which is a yellow frigate bird flying over the top half of a rising yellow sun with seventeen visible rays, the lower half is composed of six horizontal wavy bands of white alternating with blue to depict the ocean.
Main timezone of Kiribati UTC+12:00

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Current time in Kiribati (UTC+12:00): —
Standard time shown — daylight saving may apply at certain times of year.

Kiribati spans 3 timezones: UTC+12:00, UTC+13:00, UTC+14:00.

When it is 12:00 noon UTC, the time in Kiribati (UTC+12:00) is 00:00. Counting down to a trip? Try a countdown timer set to local Kiribati time.

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Kiribati time — FAQ

What timezone is Kiribati in?

The main timezone of Kiribati is UTC+12:00.

How many timezones does Kiribati have?

Kiribati spans 3 timezones.

What time is it in Kiribati when it is noon UTC?

When it is 12:00 UTC, the time in Kiribati (UTC+12:00) is 00:00.

What other countries share Kiribati's timezone?

Countries in the same UTC+12:00 timezone as Kiribati include Fiji, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Tuvalu. Note that daylight saving rules can differ, so the exact local time may not always match.

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