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 Nairobi.
When it's 8:00 am in Tarawa, it's 11:00 pm in Nairobi — night there, the previous day.
When it's 10:00 am in Tarawa, it's 1:00 am in Nairobi — late night there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Tarawa, it's 3:00 am in Nairobi — late night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Tarawa, it's 6:00 am in Nairobi — morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Tarawa, it's 8:00 am in Nairobi — morning there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Tarawa, it's 12:00 pm in Nairobi — midday there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Tarawa uses the AUD ($) and Nairobi uses the KES (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
- Kenya
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES · Sh)
- Language
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +254
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Tarawa and Nairobi?
Tarawa is 9 hours behind Nairobi. Tarawa runs on GMT+12 and Nairobi 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 Nairobi?
10:00 am in Tarawa is 1:00 am in Nairobi 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 Nairobi?
3:00 pm in Tarawa is 6:00 am in Nairobi 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 Nairobi?
About 15,141 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 18h 19m, 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 Nairobi use?
Tarawa uses the Australian dollar (AUD, $); Nairobi uses the Kenyan shilling (KES, 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 Nairobi?
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 Nairobi?
Both Kiribati and Kenya count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Tarawa also has Gilbertese; Nairobi adds Swahili.
Do Tarawa and Nairobi drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.