Los Angeles×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 Los Angeles, it's that in Tarawa.
When it's 8:00 am in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 am in Tarawa — late night there, the next day.
When it's 10:00 am in Los Angeles, it's 5:00 am in Tarawa — morning there, the next day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 am in Tarawa — morning there, the next day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Los Angeles, it's 10:00 am in Tarawa — late morning there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Los Angeles, it's 12:00 pm in Tarawa — midday there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Los Angeles, it's 4:00 pm in Tarawa — afternoon there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Los Angeles uses the USD ($) and Tarawa uses the AUD ($). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Tarawa?
Los Angeles is 19 hours ahead of Tarawa. Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, what time is it in Tarawa?
10:00 am in Los Angeles is 5:00 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 it's 3 pm in Los Angeles, what time is it in Tarawa?
3:00 pm in Los Angeles is 10:00 am in Tarawa the next day — late 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 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 Los Angeles from Tarawa?
About 7,973 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 9h 53m, 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 Los Angeles and Tarawa use?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Tarawa?
Both United States and Kiribati count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Los Angeles also has no other official tongue; Tarawa adds Gilbertese.
Do Los Angeles 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.