Kiribati Calling Code: +686

Complete guide to calling Kiribati — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.

How to Call Kiribati from Abroad

About Kiribati Calling Code

To reach Kiribati from another country, first dial the international calling code +686 — assigned by the ITU — followed by the local number. Kiribati is located in Oceania, in Micronesia.

ISD code, country code, dialing code — these all mean the same E.164 prefix, and for Kiribati it is +686. The ITU allocates one to each country and territory in Micronesia, and carriers use it as the first routing decision on any international call.

Where the +686 Calling Code Is Used

The country code +686 is assigned to Kiribati, located in Micronesia, with the capital South Tarawa. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Kiribati from outside the country.

When a number is written as +686 …, the +686 prefix directs your call to the Kiribati national network. After the prefix, dial the area code without its leading zero, then the subscriber number — the same pattern for landlines and mobiles.

ITU-T E.164 groups calling codes by world region; codes beginning with 6 cover the part of the world that includes Kiribati, in Micronesia. Storing numbers with +686 and omitting the domestic leading zero keeps contacts dialable from anywhere.

Kiribati Phone Number Formats

The ITU E.164 format for Kiribati numbers is +686 + area code + subscriber number, used for landlines and mobiles alike. Here is the general structure:

Storing a Kiribati contact so it works from any country means writing +686 in front of the national number and dropping any leading trunk zero. In Kiribati the number itself follows the published pattern +686 XXXXX, so keep the area code and subscriber digits together as a single block.

Time Zone in Kiribati

The local time in Kiribati follows the Pacific/Tarawa time zone (UTC+12:00 UTC). Check the time difference before you dial so your call arrives during waking hours.

Time differences matter when calling Kiribati: if it is UTC+12:00 there, a morning call from Europe may reach South Tarawa in the afternoon, while callers in the Americas should check the offset to avoid late-night calls.

If Kiribati observes daylight saving time, its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. Double-check the current offset before time-sensitive calls, especially in spring and autumn.

Best Time to Call Kiribati

Business hours in Kiribati run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because Kiribati sits at UTC+12:00, the window in which it is polite to call lands at a different hour for every caller. The table below converts Kiribati's working day into your own clock — and shows the hours to avoid so you do not wake anyone up.

If you are in	Call Kiribati between	Avoid calling between
London	21:00–06:00	11:00–19:00
New York	16:00–01:00	06:00–14:00
Los Angeles	13:00–22:00	03:00–11:00
Sao Paulo	18:00–03:00	08:00–16:00
Dubai	01:00–10:00	15:00–23:00
Mumbai	02:30–11:30	16:30–00:30
Singapore	05:00–14:00	19:00–03:00
Sydney	07:00–16:00	21:00–05:00

Times shown are standard time and ignore daylight saving, which shifts the clock by one hour in countries that observe it — around the clock change, add or subtract an hour from every figure above.

Emergency Numbers in Kiribati

If you need urgent help while in Kiribati, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Kiribati.

Service	Number
Police	999
Fire	999
Ambulance	999

Example: Calling Kiribati Numbers in Practice

Here is how a typical call to Kiribati works, depending on where you are calling from:

If the local number begins with a trunk prefix (commonly 0), remove it when dialing internationally — +686 takes its place. The remaining digits are dialed exactly as written.

Calling Kiribati from Major Countries

International exit codes differ by country. These are the ones most often used to reach Kiribati (+686):

Calling From	Exit Code	Full International Dialing
Australia	0011	0011 686 [local number]
New Zealand	00	00 686 [local number]
United States	011	011 686 [local number]
United Kingdom	00	00 686 [local number]
Philippines	00	00 686 [local number]
India	00	00 686 [local number]
China	00	00 686 [local number]
Japan	010	010 686 [local number]

On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +686 followed by the local number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the calling code for Kiribati?

The international calling code for Kiribati is +686.

How do I call Kiribati from the United States?

Dial 011 (US exit code), then +686, then the local phone number.

How do I call Kiribati from the United Kingdom?

Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +686, then the local phone number.

Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?

Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +686 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.

How do I call within Kiribati?

If you're already in Kiribati, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +686 for domestic calls.

What is the capital of Kiribati?

The capital of Kiribati is South Tarawa. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +686 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.

What are the emergency numbers in Kiribati?

Police: 999, Fire: 999, Ambulance: 999. These numbers are only valid inside Kiribati.

Is Kiribati a country?

Yes — Kiribati is a sovereign state, whose capital is South Tarawa, and +686 is its international calling code.

Other Countries in Oceania

Nearby countries and their calling codes:

Calling Kiribati from American Samoa or Guam works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +686, then the local number. Within Oceania, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.