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.
Currency is one less thing to think about — both run on the Australian dollar (AUD). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. 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
- Australia
- Capital
- Canberra
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Tarawa and Canberra?
Tarawa is 2 hours behind Canberra. Tarawa runs on GMT+12 and Canberra on GMT+10. 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 Tarawa from Canberra?
About 4,777 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 6h 7m, 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 Tarawa and Canberra use?
Both Kiribati and Australia use the Australian dollar (AUD, $). No exchange needed when moving between the two.
How do I call Tarawa from Canberra?
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 Tarawa and Canberra?
Both Kiribati and Australia count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Tarawa also has Gilbertese; Canberra adds no other official tongue.
Do Tarawa and Canberra drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.