Time Zone |
Pacific/Tarawa |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+12 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/Denver |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-7 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-6 |
Tarawa, Kiribati is the capital and largest city of the Pacific island nation of Kiribati, located in the central Gilbert Islands near the equator, comprising a number of coral islands, and is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. Densely populated, Tararawa has Kiribati's only international airport and main port, and is a transportation hub with domestic and international connections. Known for its unique maritime culture and fragile ecosystem, this island nation is at the forefront of global concerns about the climate crisis as low-lying islands such as Tarawa are threatened with submergence due to rising sea levels as a result of global climate change. Despite this, the region has maintained a simple island life style and traditional seafaring culture.
Located in northern Utah, in Utah County, Orem is one of the core cities of the Provo-Orem metropolitan area, with a population of approximately 110,000, making it the fifth largest city in Utah. Known for its "family-friendly" and "high quality of life," the city is located near Brigham Young University and is known as an important part of the "Silicon Mountain" area, where a strong academic atmosphere is intertwined with an atmosphere of technology and innovation, which has spawned a number of technology startups. It is known as an important part of "Silicon Mountain". Orem is surrounded by rich natural landscapes, with the Wasatch Mountains to the east and Utah Lake to the west, skiing, hiking, biking and other outdoor activities at your fingertips, and well-known attractions such as Squaw Valley Ski Resort are just a short drive away. At the same time, the city has excellent educational, medical and commercial facilities, combining urban convenience with natural wilderness, making it an ideal place to live and grow.