Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Rīga uses the EUR (€) and Tarawa uses the AUD ($). Language shifts too — Latvian in Rīga, English in Tarawa. Be careful behind the wheel: Rīga drives on the right, Tarawa on the left.
- Country
- Latvia
- Capital
- Riga
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- Latvian
- Calling code
- +371
- 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 Rīga and Tarawa?
Rīga is 9 hours ahead of Tarawa. Rīga 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'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 Rīga from Tarawa?
About 12,949 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 15h 44m, 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 Rīga and Tarawa use?
Rīga uses the euro (EUR, €); 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 Rīga from Tarawa?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +371, 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 Rīga and Tarawa?
Rīga primarily speaks Latvian; Tarawa speaks English, Gilbertese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Rīga and Tarawa drive on the same side of the road?
No. Latvia 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.