Kiribati Country Code: +686
Dial Kiribati correctly with calling code +686, ISO codes (KI, KIR, 296), Kiribati’s 8-digit phone number format, and live clocks for its three time zones (UTC+12 to UTC+14).
Dial +686 then the 8-digit number.
Common in shipping, billing, and APIs.
Updated from shorter numbers in past years.
One country, three different offsets.
Kiribati quick facts
Useful details for dialing, forms, and global operations.
| Country | Kiribati (Republic of Kiribati) |
|---|---|
| Capital | South Tarawa |
| Calling code | +686 |
| Phone number length | 8 digits (national significant number) |
| ISO codes | KI (alpha-2), KIR (alpha-3), 296 (numeric) |
| Time zones | UTC+12 (Gilbert) • UTC+13 (Phoenix) • UTC+14 (Line) |
| Internet TLD | .ki |
| Languages | English, Gilbertese (Kiribati) |
| Currency | Australian Dollar (AUD) |
How to call Kiribati
International dialing format: Exit code + 686 + 8-digit number.
Step-by-step
- Dial your country’s international exit code (examples on the right).
- Dial 686 (Kiribati country code).
- Dial the 8-digit national number.
Common exit codes
| From | Exit code |
|---|---|
| United States / Canada | 011 |
| United Kingdom | 00 |
| EU (most countries) | 00 |
| Australia | 0011 |
| India | 00 |
Build a dialing string
Enter a Kiribati number as +686 + 8 digits, 686 + 8 digits, or just 8 digits.
Kiribati phone number format
Kiribati numbers are 8 digits. In international format, this is usually shown as: +686 XXXX XXXX.
Common display formats
- +686 1234 5678 — international display (example)
- 686 1234 5678 — without the plus sign
- 1234 5678 — local format (example)
Note: Number ranges can differ by operator and island group, but the national length is 8 digits.
Dialing notes
- International prefix from Kiribati is commonly 00.
- Kiribati does not use a widely applied domestic “trunk 0” in the way many countries do.
- If you receive an older, shorter number, ask the contact for the updated 8-digit version.
For telecom routing, billing, or compliance use official numbering plan sources.
Kiribati time zones (UTC+12 to UTC+14)
Kiribati spans a huge area of the Pacific and uses three time zones. Use the selector above to view live time for each island group.
Capital area (Tarawa) is in this zone.
Includes Kanton (Canton) Island time zone.
Includes Kiritimati (Christmas Island) — one of the earliest places to see a new day.
Validate a +686 number
This quick check normalizes input and verifies a likely Kiribati pattern: +686 + 8 digits.
This is a formatting check only (not a carrier lookup).
FAQs
How do I call Kiribati from the US or Canada?
Dial 011 + 686 + the 8-digit Kiribati number. Example format: 011 686 1234 5678.
Does Kiribati use daylight saving time?
No. Kiribati uses fixed offsets for each island group (UTC+12, UTC+13, UTC+14).
Which time zone is Tarawa in?
Tarawa (including South Tarawa) is in the Gilbert Islands time zone: GILT (UTC+12).
Sources & references
Official and widely used references for Kiribati codes, numbering, and time zones.
Fast country code lookup, ISO codes, and time tools for international calls and global operations.