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: Tarawa uses the AUD ($) and Hagåtña uses the USD ($). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Tarawa drives on the left, Hagåtña on the right.
- Country
- Kiribati
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD · $)
- Language
- English, Gilbertese
- Calling code
- +686
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Guam
- Capital
- Hagåtña
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- Chamorro, English, Spanish
- Calling code
- +1671
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Tarawa and Hagåtña?
Tarawa is 2 hours behind Hagåtña. Tarawa runs on GMT+12 and Hagåtña 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 Hagåtña?
About 3,380 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 4h 29m, 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 Hagåtña use?
Tarawa uses the Australian dollar (AUD, $); Hagåtña uses the United States dollar (USD, $). 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 Hagåtña?
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 Hagåtña?
Both Kiribati and Guam count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Tarawa also has Gilbertese; Hagåtña adds Chamorro, Spanish.
Do Tarawa and Hagåtña drive on the same side of the road?
No. Kiribati drives on the left, Guam on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.