Indonesia runs on 3 different offsets, from UTC+7 to UTC+9. The clocks below show each zone live.
Indonesia at a glance
| Capital | Jakarta |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+7 … UTC+9 |
| IANA time zones | 4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Abbreviations in use | WIB, WITA, WIT |
Time zones of Indonesia by region
Across Indonesia, the tz database lists 4 zones on 3 offsets. From the earliest to the latest zone, the clocks are 2 hours apart.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Jakarta | --:-- | UTC+7 | Not observed | Jakarta, Surabaya, Bekasi |
| Asia/Pontianak | --:-- | UTC+7 | Not observed | Pontianak, Palangkaraya, Singkawang |
| Asia/Makassar | --:-- | UTC+8 | Not observed | Makassar, Samarinda, Balikpapan |
| Asia/Jayapura | --:-- | UTC+9 | Not observed | Jayapura, Ambon City, Sorong |
Clock changes in Indonesia
There are no seasonal clock changes in Indonesia. The time difference to other countries shifts only when they change their own clocks.
Local time in the largest cities of Indonesia
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jakarta | Jakarta | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Surabaya | East Java | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Bekasi | West Java | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Bandung | West Java | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Medan | North Sumatra | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Depok | West Java | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Tangerang | Banten | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Palembang | South Sumatra | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Semarang | Central Java | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Makassar | South Sulawesi | --:-- | Asia/Makassar |
| South Tangerang | Banten | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Batam | Riau | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Jepara | Central Java | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Pekanbaru | Riau | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Bandar Lampung | Lampung | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Bogor | West Java | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Padang | West Sumatra | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Malang | East Java | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Samarinda | East Kalimantan | --:-- | Asia/Makassar |
| Tasikmalaya | West Java | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Serang | Banten | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Balikpapan | East Kalimantan | --:-- | Asia/Makassar |
| Pontianak | West Kalimantan | --:-- | Asia/Pontianak |
| Situbondo | East Java | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
Show all 28 cities
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denpasar | Bali | --:-- | Asia/Makassar |
| Banjarmasin | South Kalimantan | --:-- | Asia/Makassar |
| Jambi | Jambi | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
| Surakarta | Central Java | --:-- | Asia/Jakarta |
Time in Indonesia compared with the world
Differences below use the time in the capital, Jakarta. Other regions of Indonesia differ by up to 2 hours.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 15 h behind | 15 h behind | 14 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind |
| Singapore | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind |
Daylight across Indonesia
Indonesia stretches far from north to south, so daylight differs a lot between regions. Around the June solstice, Medan gets 12 hours 20 minutes of daylight and Denpasar 11 hours 37 minutes.
Countries on the same time as Indonesia
These countries read the same time as Jakarta right now.
Tools for time in Indonesia
- Convert a time to or from Indonesia: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Jakarta to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Indonesia and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Indonesia have?
3 offsets, from UTC+7 to UTC+9. The tz database splits them into 4 named zones.
Does Indonesia use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC+7 all year.
What is the time difference between Indonesia and New York?
It depends on the region. The capital, Jakarta, is 12 hours ahead of New York in January and 11 hours ahead of New York in July.
What time is it in the capital of Indonesia?
The capital, Jakarta, uses Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7 right now). The live clock for Jakarta is on its own page.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.