Tarawa×Dar es Salaam
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 Tarawa, it's that in Dar es Salaam.
When it's 8:00 am in Tarawa, it's 11:00 pm in Dar es Salaam — night there, the previous day.
When it's 10:00 am in Tarawa, it's 1:00 am in Dar es Salaam — late night there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Tarawa, it's 3:00 am in Dar es Salaam — late night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Tarawa, it's 6:00 am in Dar es Salaam — morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Tarawa, it's 8:00 am in Dar es Salaam — morning there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Tarawa, it's 12:00 pm in Dar es Salaam — midday there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Tarawa uses the AUD ($) and Dar es Salaam uses the TZS (Sh). 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
- Tanzania
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (TZS · Sh)
- Language
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +255
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Tarawa and Dar es Salaam?
Tarawa is 9 hours behind Dar es Salaam. Tarawa runs on GMT+12 and Dar es Salaam on GMT+3. 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 Tarawa, what time is it in Dar es Salaam?
10:00 am in Tarawa is 1:00 am in Dar es Salaam 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 Tarawa, what time is it in Dar es Salaam?
3:00 pm in Tarawa is 6:00 am in Dar es Salaam 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 Tarawa from Dar es Salaam?
About 14,855 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 17h 59m, 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 Dar es Salaam use?
Tarawa uses the Australian dollar (AUD, $); Dar es Salaam uses the Tanzanian shilling (TZS, Sh). 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 Tarawa from Dar es Salaam?
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 Dar es Salaam?
Both Kiribati and Tanzania count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Tarawa also has Gilbertese; Dar es Salaam adds Swahili.
Do Tarawa and Dar es Salaam drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.