Batam keeps UTC+7 (WIB) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Batam and your time
Batam at a glance
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | Riau |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta |
| Abbreviation now | WIB |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 1.15° N, 104.02° E |
Time zone in Batam
Batam follows the Asia/Jakarta time zone and stays on UTC+7 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Although Indonesia has 3 different offsets, Batam keeps the same time as Jakarta.
Clock changes in Batam, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Batam for 2026 or 2027.
Batam time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Batam is 9:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 1:00 PM in Sydney and 6:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 15 h behind | 15 h behind | 14 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 4 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 1 h |
Because Batam keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Batam
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Close to the equator, days in Batam last between 12 hours 4 minutes and 12 hours 11 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Batam
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:00 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:53 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:01 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 4 min |
When the sun is highest in Batam
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Batam: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Places close to Batam
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 25 km (15 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Pasir Gudang (Malaysia) | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Iskandar Puteri (Malaysia) | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Tanjung Pinang | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mukim Pulai (Malaysia) | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Kluang (Malaysia) | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Batu Pahat (Malaysia) | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
Cities that share Batam’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Batam.
More cities in Indonesia
All time zones and cities in Indonesia
Tools for time in Batam
- Convert a time to or from Batam: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Batam to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Batam and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Batam in?
Batam uses the Asia/Jakarta time zone, which is UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Does Batam use daylight saving time?
No. Batam stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Batam and New York?
Batam is 12 hours ahead of New York in January and 11 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Batam does not.
Is Batam on the same time as Jakarta?
Yes. Batam and Jakarta both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Batam?
About 12 hours 11 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 12 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
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.