Embassy of Australia in Tarawa

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If you are living or residing in Tarawa and planning a trip to Australia, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of Australia in Tarawa.

This information is for:

Kiribati passport holders living in Tarawa
Australian passports traveling/working or living in Tarawa
Foreign passports currently residing in Tarawa

Embassy Information

Address:	Bairiki Tarawa Kiribati.
Phone:	+686 740 21 184
Fax:	+686 21 904
Email:	ahc.tarawa@dfat.gov.au
Website:	www.kiribati.embassy.gov.au/
Office hours:	Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
Current time in Tarawa	03:04 AM Sunday, April 05 2026-04-05 (GMT +1200)
Current time in Canberra (Australia)	02:04 AM Sunday, April 05 2026-04-05 (GMT +1100)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to Australia
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Australian citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Tarawa and Canberra is 4766.20 km (2961.58 miles). The average travel time is 9 hours 55 minutes.
Time difference: Tarawa is 1:00 hours ahead of Canberra. When the time is 03:04 on April, Sunday 05 in Tarawa, it is 02:04 on April, Sunday 05 in Canberra

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of Australia in Tarawa.

Distance from city center 17.79 km ( 11.05 miles)

Nearest airport Bonriki Airport (TRW)

Distance to airport 5.28 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Sunday (Today, April 05, 2026)		Closed
Monday (April 06, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (April 07, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (April 08, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Thursday (April 09, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (April 10, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (April 11, 2026)		Closed

Upcoming holidays:

Daylight Saving Time ends: April 5, 2026 (Next 0 minutes)

Embassy of Australia in Tarawa FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of Australia located?

It is located at Bairiki Tarawa Kiribati.. Coordinates: (172.9790528, 1.3290526).

2. How do I contact the Australia Embassy in Tarawa?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +686 740 21 184. The working hours are from Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m except official holidays in Australia and Kiribati.