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 Bangkok, it's that in Tarawa.
When it's 8:00 am in Bangkok, it's 1:00 pm in Tarawa — midday there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Bangkok, it's 3:00 pm in Tarawa — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Bangkok, it's 5:00 pm in Tarawa — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Bangkok, it's 8:00 pm in Tarawa — evening there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Bangkok, it's 10:00 pm in Tarawa — night there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Bangkok, it's 2:00 am in Tarawa — late night there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Bangkok uses the THB (฿) and Tarawa uses the AUD ($). Language shifts too — Thai in Bangkok, English in Tarawa. Cars drive on the left in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Thailand
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB · ฿)
- Language
- Thai
- Calling code
- +66
- Drives on
- Left
- 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 Bangkok and Tarawa?
Bangkok is 5 hours ahead of Tarawa. Bangkok runs on GMT+7 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 Bangkok, what time is it in Tarawa?
10:00 am in Bangkok is 3:00 pm in Tarawa on the same day — afternoon 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 Bangkok, what time is it in Tarawa?
3:00 pm in Bangkok is 8:00 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's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 3 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
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 Bangkok from Tarawa?
About 8,076 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 10h, 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 Bangkok and Tarawa use?
Bangkok uses the Thai baht (THB, ฿); 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 Bangkok from Tarawa?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +66, 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 Bangkok and Tarawa?
Bangkok primarily speaks Thai; Tarawa speaks English, Gilbertese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Bangkok and Tarawa drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.