Current Date And Time In Tarawa, Kiribati
Thursday, 13 August 2026
22:59:54 GILT
State: Gilbert Islands
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (GILT)
Population: 40,311
District: Tarawa
Explore the interactive satellite map of Tarawa, a city in Gilbert Islands, Kiribati, located in Australia And Oceania. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Tarawa — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Tarawa.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Australia And Oceania • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Kiribati operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.3278° N | 172.977° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 1.3278 | 172.977 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 19' 40" N | 172° 58' 37" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 19.668' N | 172° 58.6176' E |
| City | Tarawa |
| State | Gilbert Islands |
| Country | Kiribati |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Tarawa |
| Time Zone | +12:00 to +14:00 |
| Population | 40,311 |
| Elevation | 6 m / 20 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 1.3278, 172.977 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tarawa to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Gilbert Islands.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bairiki Village | Gilbert Islands | NW | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Nanikai Village | Gilbert Islands | E | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Teaoraereke Village | Gilbert Islands | E | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Banraeaba Village | Gilbert Islands | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Betio Village | Gilbert Islands | NW | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Ambo Village | Gilbert Islands | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Gilbert Islands, the home state of Tarawa, along with each city's aerial distance from South Tarawa, Gilbert Islands's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betio Village | 1.358° N | 172.9211° E | 9 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Bikenibeu Village | 1.3673° N | 173.1242° E | 11 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Teaoraereke Village | 1.3331° N | 173.0116° E | 13 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Bairiki Village | 1.3292° N | 172.9752° E | 11 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Eita Village | 1.3615° N | 173.0811° E | 11 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Bonriki Village | 1.3808° N | 173.1389° E | 9 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Temaiku Village | 1.3629° N | 173.1623° E | 9 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Makin Village | 3.3644° N | 172.9835° E | 12 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Banraeaba Village | 1.3454° N | 173.0346° E | 11 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Nawerewere Village | 1.3636° N | 173.1394° E | 10 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Bonriki International Airport IATA: TRW 20 km (12 mi) from Tarawa |
The exact GPS location of Tarawa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Gilbert Islands. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Gilbert Islands state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Tarawa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Tarawa lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Kiribati map
Tarawa sits within Gilbert Islands, Kiribati, in the Australia And Oceania region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Tarawa for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Gilbert Islands. › Browse every city in Gilbert Islands
Coordinates for Tarawa in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Kiribati. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Tarawa are latitude 1.3278° and longitude 172.977°. In directional format: 1.3278° N, 172.977° E. These coordinates mark the center of Tarawa in Gilbert Islands and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Tarawa is a city in Gilbert Islands, Kiribati, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Tarawa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Tarawa sits at: Latitude 1° 19' 40" N and Longitude 172° 58' 37" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Tarawa has a population of approximately 40,311 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Gilbert Islands.
The interactive satellite map of Tarawa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 1.3278, 172.977 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Tarawa in Gilbert Islands. For broader context, explore the Gilbert Islands state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Tarawa is Bonriki International Airport (TRW), roughly 20 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Tarawa sits at an elevation of approximately 6 meters (20 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Gilbert Islands.
The closest cities to Tarawa include Bairiki Village, Nanikai Village, Teaoraereke Village. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Tarawa, sunrise is at 06:27 AM and sunset is at 06:38 PM, giving a day length of 12h 11m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Tarawa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Tarawa is approximately 148 km (92 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 19,251 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Tarawa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Soublaké, Ivory Coast, roughly 635 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.