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Current Date And Time In Matang Village, Kiribati

Sunday, 26 July 2026
15:21:12 GILT
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (GILT)
Population: 548
District: Nonouti

✈️ Matang Village, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Matang Village, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Matang Village.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Matang Village with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Matang Village — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Kiribati, which includes Matang Village, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Kiribati before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Kiribati's time zone +12:00 to +14:00, country calling code +686 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .KI. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Matang Village.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+12:00 to +14:00
📞 Country Calling Code+686
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.KI

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Kiribati — police 192, ambulance 194, fire brigade 193, general emergency 100. Store these in your phone before you reach Matang Village. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Matang Village.

🚔
Police
192
🚑
Ambulance
194
🚒
Fire
193
📞
General
100

📊 Kiribati At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Kiribati — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.624
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
66.6
years
📚
Literacy Rate
98.6%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$2,289
USD / year

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Kiribati development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Matang Village for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Matang Village
Regional Airport • TBF
Tabiteuea North Airport
71
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Matang Village's exact coordinates, or South Tarawa's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Matang Village From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Matang Village to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Auckland (New Zealand)4,023 km2,500 mi~ 5h 29m
Sydney (Australia)4,414 km2,743 mi~ 5h 57m
Tokyo (Japan)5,414 km3,364 mi~ 7h 07m
Singapore (Singapore)7,856 km4,882 mi~ 10h
Los Angeles (United States)7,979 km4,958 mi~ 10h 08m
Toronto (Canada)11,352 km7,054 mi~ 14h 06m
New York (United States)11,855 km7,366 mi~ 14h 42m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)12,953 km8,049 mi~ 15h 59m
London (United Kingdom)14,339 km8,910 mi~ 17h 37m
Paris (France)14,604 km9,074 mi~ 17h 56m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Matang Village, Kiribati is set to Gilbert Island Time (GILT) with a current offset of UTC +12:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Matang Village requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneGilbert Island Time (GILT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +12:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time3:21 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Matang Village to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:21 PM on Sunday in Matang Village. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Matang Village right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Matang Village
New York (United States)Sat, 11:21 PM16h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 8:21 PM19h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 11:21 PM16h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 4:21 AM11h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 5:21 AM10h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 7:21 AM8h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 11:21 AM4h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 12:21 PM3h behind
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 1:21 PM2h behind
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 3:21 PMSame time

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Matang Village — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Matang Village is the Australian dollar (AUD), written as $. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
$ 1.43
AUD
€ 1 Euro
$ 1.63
AUD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 1.91
AUD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 1.02
AUD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Matang Village

Knowing which languages are used in Matang Village helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
English
National language(s):
Kiribati

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Matang Village. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Rotuma Village (Gilbert Islands, Kiribati)4 mi6 kmNW
⬆️
Toboiaki Village (Gilbert Islands, Kiribati)5 mi8 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Tanaeang Village (Gilbert Islands, Kiribati)36 mi58 kmSSE
⬆️
Eita Village (Gilbert Islands, Kiribati)40 mi64 kmSSE
⬆️
Utiroa (Gilbert Islands, Kiribati)43 mi69 kmSSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Matang Village

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Matang Village is the Great Wall of China (China), about 7,446 km away. Straight-line distances from Matang Village to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,446 km4,627 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India10,675 km6,633 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico10,760 km6,686 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,476 km7,752 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan14,577 km9,058 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy15,088 km9,375 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,169 km9,425 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Matang Village shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Gilbert Islands and Kiribati. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Gilbert Islands Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Gilbert Islands, including major hub cities.
✈️ Kiribati Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Kiribati.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Matang Village, Kiribati runs at 240V / 50Hz using Type I socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Matang Village and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Matang Village.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage240 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
IType I: Two or three flat angled pins
States By Alphabets

🧭 Matang Village's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Matang Village

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Matang Village. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Matang Village — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Matang Village

Matang Village keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Kiribati. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Matang Village

The closest airport to Matang Village is Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF), about 71 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Matang Village From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Matang Village needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Matang Village gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Matang Village

Matang Village rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Matang Village — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Matang Village

ℹ️ Matang Village OverviewSee the full profile of Matang Village — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Matang Village MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Matang Village for distance and direction.
💰 Matang Village CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Matang Village

What side of the road do people drive on in Matang Village?

Matang Village, like the rest of Kiribati, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Matang Village use?

Matang Village runs on 240V / 50Hz power through Type I sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Matang Village?

In Matang Village, reach police on 192, ambulance on 194, fire brigade on 193, a general emergency line on 100. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Matang Village?

Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) is the nearest airport to Matang Village, about 71 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Matang Village in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Matang Village runs on Gilbert Island Time (UTC +12:00 to +14:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Matang Village?

Matang Village shares the official and regional languages of Gilbert Islands and Kiribati — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Matang Village?

No — Matang Village uses the Australian dollar (AUD), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Matang Village currency page for live rates.