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 Houston, it's that in Tarawa.
When it's 8:00 am in Houston, it's 1:00 am in Tarawa — late night there, the next day.
When it's 10:00 am in Houston, it's 3:00 am in Tarawa — late night there, the next day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Houston, it's 5:00 am in Tarawa — morning there, the next day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Houston, it's 8:00 am in Tarawa — morning there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Houston, it's 10:00 am in Tarawa — late morning there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Houston, it's 2:00 pm in Tarawa — afternoon there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Houston uses the USD ($) and Tarawa uses the AUD ($). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Houston drives on the right, Tarawa on the left.
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- 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 Houston and Tarawa?
Houston is 17 hours ahead of Tarawa. Houston runs on GMT-5 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 Houston, what time is it in Tarawa?
10:00 am in Houston is 3:00 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 it's 3 pm in Houston, what time is it in Tarawa?
3:00 pm in Houston is 8:00 am in Tarawa the next day — morning 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 1 hour 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 Houston from Tarawa?
About 10,087 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 12h 22m, 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 Houston and Tarawa use?
Houston uses the United States dollar (USD, $); 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 Houston from Tarawa?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +1, 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 Houston and Tarawa?
Both United States and Kiribati count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Houston also has no other official tongue; Tarawa adds Gilbertese.
Do Houston and Tarawa drive on the same side of the road?
No. United States 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.