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 |
Butaritari Atoll time compared to Beijing time (China) |
4 hours behind |
About Butaritari Atoll, Kiribati
Butaritari Atoll is a large atoll in the Gilbert Islands of the Republic of Kiribati, located in the central Pacific Ocean near the equator. It has a land area of about 13.5 square kilometers, a large lagoon and a rich marine ecosystem. The atoll consists of dozens of small islands covered in tropical vegetation with traditional thatched roofs and coconut palms.
History and Cultural Heritage
Butaritari was occupied by the Japanese during World War II and later became an important stronghold in the Pacific Theater, with remnants of the war remaining to this day. The local people, mainly Micronesians, have preserved their unique traditional culture of weaving and dancing, and their way of life is closely linked to the sea, with fishing and coconut cultivation as their main economic sources.
Natural Ecology and Tourism Features
The coral reefs around the atoll are well-preserved, making it an ideal place for diving and bird-watching, as well as a common habitat for sea turtles and tropical fish. Due to its remoteness, tourism has not yet been developed on a large scale, and tourists can experience the original life of the Pacific Islanders. It is important to note that the atoll faces serious threats from sea level rise and is a sensitive area to global climate change.
Butaritari Atoll Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-03-04
Sunrise Time
06:38
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Sunset Time
18:42
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