Kiritimati×Dhaka
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 Kiritimati, it's that in Dhaka.
When it's 8:00 am in Kiritimati, it's 12:00 am in Dhaka — late night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Kiritimati, it's 2:00 am in Dhaka — late night there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Kiritimati, it's 4:00 am in Dhaka — late night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Kiritimati, it's 7:00 am in Dhaka — morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Kiritimati, it's 9:00 am in Dhaka — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Kiritimati, it's 1:00 pm in Dhaka — midday there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Kiritimati uses the AUD ($) and Dhaka uses the BDT (৳). Language shifts too — English in Kiritimati, Bengali in Dhaka. Cars drive on the left in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Kiribati
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD · $)
- Language
- English, Gilbertese
- Calling code
- +686
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Currency
- Bangladeshi taka (BDT · ৳)
- Language
- Bengali
- Calling code
- +880
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Kiritimati and Dhaka?
Kiritimati is 8 hours behind Dhaka. Kiritimati runs on GMT+14 and Dhaka on GMT+6. 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 Kiritimati, what time is it in Dhaka?
10:00 am in Kiritimati is 2:00 am in Dhaka on the same 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 Kiritimati, what time is it in Dhaka?
3:00 pm in Kiritimati is 7:00 am in Dhaka on the same 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?
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 Kiritimati from Dhaka?
About 12,162 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 14h 48m, 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 Kiritimati and Dhaka use?
Kiritimati uses the Australian dollar (AUD, $); Dhaka uses the Bangladeshi taka (BDT, ৳). 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 Kiritimati from Dhaka?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +686, 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 Kiritimati and Dhaka?
Kiritimati primarily speaks English, Gilbertese; Dhaka speaks Bengali. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Kiritimati and Dhaka drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.