Suva×Kiritimati
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: Suva uses the FJD ($) and Kiritimati uses the AUD ($). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the left in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Fiji
- Capital
- Suva
- Currency
- Fijian dollar (FJD · $)
- Language
- English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi
- Calling code
- +679
- 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 Suva and Kiritimati?
Suva is 2 hours ahead of Kiritimati. Suva runs on GMT+12 and Kiritimati on GMT+14. 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?
There are 6 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 Suva from Kiritimati?
About 3,452 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 4h 34m, 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 Suva and Kiritimati use?
Suva uses the Fijian dollar (FJD, $); Kiritimati 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 Suva from Kiritimati?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +679, 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 Suva and Kiritimati?
Both Fiji and Kiribati count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Suva also has Fijian, Fiji Hindi; Kiritimati adds Gilbertese.
Do Suva and Kiritimati drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.