Standard TimeGILT |
UTC+12 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Pacific/Tarawa |
Biknapp time compared to Beijing time (China) |
4 hours behind |
Kiribati Biknib: "The Earliest New Year's Place" in the Pacific Ocean
Kiribati Bikinibu, also known as Christmas Island, is part of the Lane Islands in the Republic of Kiribati and one of the largest atolls in the world, located in the central Pacific Ocean, with geographic coordinates of approximately 2°N, 157°W. As the earliest place in the world to ring in the New Year (in the UTC+14 time zone), it has become a popular New Year's Eve destination, attracting tourists to witness the "first light of day" every year because of its unique geographical location. The atoll covers an area of approximately 388 square kilometers and is a popular destination for New Year's Eve, attracting tourists every year to witness the "first light of day". The atoll covers an area of about 388 square kilometers, with lagoons, coral reefs, and rich marine ecology, with tuna as the main fishing resource and coconut farming as the main agricultural activity. With a population of about 6,000, mainly clustered in villages such as London, the local culture is a blend of Kiribati traditions and colonial history, with English and Kiribati as the common languages. Despite its relatively simple infrastructure, its pristine natural landscape and "first light of the world" label make it a unique destination for ecotourism and adventure enthusiasts.
Biknapp Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-26
Sunrise Time
06:37
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Sunset Time
18:42
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