Addis Ababa×Tarawa
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Addis Ababa, it's that in Tarawa.
When it's 8:00 am in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 pm in Tarawa — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Addis Ababa, it's 7:00 pm in Tarawa — evening there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Addis Ababa, it's 9:00 pm in Tarawa — night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Addis Ababa, it's 12:00 am in Tarawa — late night there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Addis Ababa, it's 2:00 am in Tarawa — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 am in Tarawa — morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Addis Ababa uses the ETB (Br) and Tarawa uses the AUD ($). Language shifts too — Amharic in Addis Ababa, English in Tarawa. Be careful behind the wheel: Addis Ababa drives on the right, Tarawa on the left.
- Country
- Ethiopia
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Currency
- Ethiopian birr (ETB · Br)
- Language
- Amharic
- Calling code
- +251
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Kiribati
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD · $)
- Language
- English, Gilbertese
- Calling code
- +686
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Addis Ababa and Tarawa?
Addis Ababa is 9 hours ahead of Tarawa. Addis Ababa runs on GMT+3 and Tarawa on GMT+12. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Addis Ababa, what time is it in Tarawa?
10:00 am in Addis Ababa is 7:00 pm in Tarawa on the same day — evening there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Addis Ababa, what time is it in Tarawa?
3:00 pm in Addis Ababa is 12:00 am in Tarawa the next day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Addis Ababa from Tarawa?
About 14,811 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 17h 55m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Addis Ababa and Tarawa use?
Addis Ababa uses the Ethiopian birr (ETB, Br); Tarawa uses the Australian dollar (AUD, $). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Addis Ababa from Tarawa?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +251, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Addis Ababa and Tarawa?
Addis Ababa primarily speaks Amharic; Tarawa speaks English, Gilbertese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Addis Ababa and Tarawa drive on the same side of the road?
No. Ethiopia drives on the right, Kiribati on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.