GMT to GILT Time Converter

Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Gilbert Islands Time (GILT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 11 hours ahead.

London · Greenwich Mean Time
18:01:00
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Tarawa · Gilbert Islands Time
05:01:00
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00

Convert a specific time

From: GMT (London)
To: GILT (Tarawa)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00
GILT (Gilbert Islands Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: GMT observes DST while GILT does not. The 11-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when GMT starts or ends DST.

When can GMT and GILT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in London (GMT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between GMT and GILT.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour GMT to GILT conversion table

GMT time (London)GILT time (Tarawa)Status
00:00 Wed11:00 WedGILT working
01:00 Wed12:00 WedGILT working
02:00 Wed13:00 WedGILT working
03:00 Wed14:00 WedGILT working
04:00 Wed15:00 WedGILT working
05:00 Wed16:00 WedGILT working
06:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed20:00 WedGMT working
10:00 Wed21:00 WedGMT working
11:00 Wed22:00 WedGMT working
12:00 Wed23:00 WedGMT working
13:00 Wed00:00 ThuGMT working
14:00 Wed01:00 ThuGMT working
15:00 Wed02:00 ThuGMT working
16:00 Wed03:00 ThuGMT working
17:00 Wed04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed09:00 ThuGILT working
23:00 Wed10:00 ThuGILT working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham
Gilbert Islands Time (GILT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Tarawa
Current UTC offset
UTC+12:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+12
Major cities in this zone
Tarawa

Sun today in London and Tarawa

London
Sunrise
05:13
Sunset
20:43
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 29m

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Looking for local time? See time in London or time in Tarawa.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GMT and GILT right now?+
GILT (Gilbert Islands Time) is currently 11 hours ahead GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GMT or GILT observe daylight saving time?+
GMT: observes daylight saving time. GILT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and GILT?+
GMT and GILT have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Tarawa when it is 12:00 noon in London?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in London (GMT), it is 23:00 Wed in Tarawa (GILT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GMT and GILT?+
GMT maps to "Europe/London" in the IANA database. GILT maps to "Pacific/Tarawa". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is London ahead of or behind Tarawa?+
Whether London (GMT) is ahead of or behind Tarawa (GILT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GILT is 11 hours ahead GMT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GMT and GILT?+
GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) and GILT is UTC+12:00 (GMT+12). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both GMT and GILT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between GMT and GILT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.