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 Lima.
When it's 8:00 am in Tarawa, it's 3:00 pm in Lima — afternoon there, the previous day.
When it's 10:00 am in Tarawa, it's 5:00 pm in Lima — afternoon there, the previous day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Tarawa, it's 7:00 pm in Lima — evening there, the previous day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Tarawa, it's 10:00 pm in Lima — night there, the previous day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Tarawa, it's 12:00 am in Lima — late night there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Tarawa, it's 4:00 am in Lima — late night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Tarawa uses the AUD ($) and Lima uses the PEN (S/ ). Language shifts too — English in Tarawa, Aymara in Lima. Be careful behind the wheel: Tarawa drives on the left, Lima on the right.
- Country
- Kiribati
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD · $)
- Language
- English, Gilbertese
- Calling code
- +686
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Peru
- Capital
- Lima
- Currency
- Peruvian sol (PEN · S/ )
- Language
- Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
- Calling code
- +51
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Tarawa and Lima?
Tarawa is 17 hours behind Lima. Tarawa runs on GMT+12 and Lima on GMT-5. 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 Lima?
10:00 am in Tarawa is 5:00 pm in Lima the previous day — afternoon 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 Lima?
3:00 pm in Tarawa is 10:00 pm in Lima the previous day — night 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?
There are 1 hour 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 Lima?
About 12,214 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 14h 52m, 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 Lima use?
Tarawa uses the Australian dollar (AUD, $); Lima uses the Peruvian sol (PEN, S/ ). 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 Lima?
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 Lima?
Tarawa primarily speaks English, Gilbertese; Lima speaks Aymara, Quechua, Spanish. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Tarawa and Lima drive on the same side of the road?
No. Kiribati drives on the left, Peru 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.