🇰🇮 What Time Zone Is Kiribati In?
All 3 Time Zones in Kiribati
| Region | IANA Zone | Current Time | UTC offset (Jan / Jul) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanton | Pacific/Kanton | 3:02 AM | UTC+13 |
| Kiritimati | Pacific/Kiritimati | 4:02 AM | UTC+14 |
| Tarawa | Pacific/Tarawa | 2:02 AM | UTC+12 |
Kiribati time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Pacific/Kanton |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+13 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+13 |
| Time zones in the country | 3 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. Kiribati spans several zones; this page uses Pacific/Kanton as the primary one. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Kiribati and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 13 hours ahead | 13 hours ahead |
| London | 13 hours ahead | 12 hours ahead |
| New York | 18 hours ahead | 17 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 7 hours 30 minutes ahead | 7 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Tokyo | 4 hours ahead | 4 hours ahead |
"Ahead" means Kiribati is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Kiribati time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Kiribati use?
Kiribati uses Pacific/Kanton, the primary one of its 3 IANA time zones. Its offset is UTC+13 in January and the same in July.
Does Kiribati observe daylight saving time?
No. Kiribati does not change its clocks in 2026: Pacific/Kanton stays on UTC+13 all year. Other time zones inside the country can follow different rules — see the table of zones.
What is the time difference between Kiribati and New York?
In January Kiribati is 18 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 17 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Kiribati and India?
In January Kiribati is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of India. India does not use daylight saving time.