Calling Kiribati from Australia: 0011 686 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Kiribati from Australia, dial 0011, then 686, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 0011 686 72001234.
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Dialing format
0011 686 72001234
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Kiribati correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Kiribati - whether you’re calling South Tarawa or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Kiribati from Australia
Start by dialing 0011 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Australia.
Dial the country code +686 for Kiribati.
Dial the local phone number in Kiribati (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 0011 686 [local number] - For example: 0011 686 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+686
Capital of Kiribati
South Tarawa
Region
Oceania (Micronesia)
Currency of Kiribati
Australian dollar ($)
Kiribati Time Zones
UTC+12:00, UTC+13:00, UTC+14:00
Current time
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Kiribati is --
Kiribati, located in Micronesia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, South Tarawa, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 121K.
The official currency is the Australian dollar ($). When calling Kiribati, the country code is +686. The country observes the UTC+12:00, UTC+13:00, UTC+14:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include English, Gilbertese.
Population
121K
Population Rank
#187 of 230
Language Footprint
English, Gilbertese
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+12:00, UTC+13:00 +1 more
City/Area Code Coverage
32 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Kiribati currently has a 8-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +686.
Exit Code in Australia
0011 (dial 0011 (or + from mobile))
Australia Country Code
+61
Route Dialing Pattern
0011 686 72001234
Capital Time Difference
7h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
02:00-11:00
Currency Pair
Australian dollar ($) -> Australian dollar ($)
Primary languages: Australia (English) and Kiribati (English, Gilbertese).
Shared language overlap: English. Primary timezones: Australia (UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:30, UTC+10:00, UTC+10:30, UTC+11:30) and Kiribati (UTC+12:00, UTC+13:00, UTC+14:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Australia to Kiribati, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Australia
To
Kiribati
For dialing this route, callers in Australia usually start with 0011 or the plus sign, then dial +686 before the local Kiribati number.
Australia's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+05:00, while Kiribati's is UTC+12:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 02:00-11:00.
Australia callers are represented by AU/AUS, with Canberra as a capital reference point, Australia and New Zealand, 28M people, Australian dollar ($), and primary language context of English.
Origin exit prefix: 0011 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +61. Origin time zones: UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00 +4 more.
Kiribati is represented here by KI/KIR, South Tarawa, Micronesia, about 121K people, Australian dollar ($), and primary language context of English, Gilbertese.
Destination calling code: +686. Destination time zones: UTC+12:00, UTC+13:00, UTC+14:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Australia's outbound dialing rules with Kiribati's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 7h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 02:00-11:00.
Dialing sequence: 0011 686 local number. Business-hour window: 02:00-11:00. Time relationship: 7h destination ahead.
Destination market: Kiribati is in Micronesia, with South Tarawa as a main administrative center. Calls from Australia may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 121K. Primary language context: English, Gilbertese. Local billing and everyday prices use Australian dollar ($).
Route context: Australia is listed in Australia and New Zealand with a population of about 28M; Kiribati is listed in Micronesia with about 121K. The route has shared language overlap in English. Currency context also changes across the route: Australian dollar ($) in Australia and Australian dollar ($) in Kiribati.
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| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Abaiang | 686-33 | +686-33 [local number] |
| Abaokoro, Tarawa | 686-31 | +686-31 [local number] |
| Abaokoro, Tarawa | 686-32 | +686-32 [local number] |
| Abemama | 686-41 | +686-41 [local number] |
| Aranuka | 686-40 | +686-40 [local number] |
| Arorae | 686-49 | +686-49 [local number] |
| Bairiki, Tarawa | 686-21 | +686-21 [local number] |
| Bairiki, Tarawa | 686-22 | +686-22 [local number] |
| Bairiki, Tarawa | 686-23 | +686-23 [local number] |
| Bairiki, Tarawa | 686-24 | +686-24 [local number] |
| Banaba | 686-37 | +686-37 [local number] |
| Beru | 686-46 | +686-46 [local number] |
| Betio, Tarawa | 686-25 | +686-25 [local number] |
| Betio, Tarawa | 686-26 | +686-26 [local number] |
| Bikenibeu, Tarawa | 686-28 | +686-28 [local number] |
| Bikenibeu, Tarawa | 686-29 | +686-29 [local number] |
| Butaritari | 686-35 | +686-35 [local number] |
| Fanning (Tabuaeran) | 686-83 | +686-83 [local number] |
| Kanton | 686-85 | +686-85 [local number] |
| Kiritimati | 686-81 | +686-81 [local number] |
| Kiritimati | 686-82 | +686-82 [local number] |
| Kuria | 686-39 | +686-39 [local number] |
| Maiana | 686-38 | +686-38 [local number] |
| Makin | 686-36 | +686-36 [local number] |
| Marakei | 686-34 | +686-34 [local number] |
| Nikunau | 686-47 | +686-47 [local number] |
| Nonouti | 686-42 | +686-42 [local number] |
| Onotoa | 686-45 | +686-45 [local number] |
| Tabiteuea North | 686-43 | +686-43 [local number] |
| Tabiteuea South | 686-44 | +686-44 [local number] |
| Tamana | 686-48 | +686-48 [local number] |
| Washington (Teraina) | 686-84 | +686-84 [local number] |
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