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 ($) and La Habana uses the CUC ($). Language shifts too — English in Tarawa, Spanish in La Habana. Be careful behind the wheel: Tarawa drives on the left, La Habana on the right.
- Country
- Kiribati
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD · $)
- Language
- English, Gilbertese
- Calling code
- +686
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Cuba
- Capital
- Havana
- Currency
- Cuban convertible peso (CUC · $)
- Language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +53
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Tarawa and La Habana?
Tarawa is 16 hours behind La Habana. Tarawa runs on GMT+12 and La Habana on GMT-4. 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 Tarawa from La Habana?
About 11,439 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 13h 57m, 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 La Habana use?
Tarawa uses the Australian dollar (AUD, $); La Habana uses the Cuban convertible peso (CUC, $). 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 La Habana?
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 La Habana?
Tarawa primarily speaks English, Gilbertese; La Habana speaks Spanish. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Tarawa and La Habana drive on the same side of the road?
No. Kiribati drives on the left, Cuba 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.