Bekasi keeps UTC+7 (WIB) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Bekasi and your time
Bekasi at a glance
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | West Java |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta |
| Abbreviation now | WIB |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 6.23° S, 106.99° E |
Bekasi time zone and clock changes
Bekasi 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, Bekasi keeps the same time as Jakarta.
Clock changes in Bekasi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bekasi for 2026 or 2027.
Bekasi time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Bekasi, it 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 Bekasi 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Bekasi
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Being in the tropics, Bekasi sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 29 minutes) is only 43 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 46 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:25 AM and 6:04 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Bekasi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:01 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 46 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:41 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:36 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 29 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bekasi
Bekasi lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:50 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Bekasi
All the places listed below keep the same time as Bekasi.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jakarta | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cileungsir | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cikarang | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Depok | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| South Tangerang | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rengasdengklok | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karawang | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tangerang | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Bekasi’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Bekasi.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bekasi in?
Bekasi uses the Asia/Jakarta time zone, which is UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Does Bekasi use daylight saving time?
No. Bekasi stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Bekasi and New York?
Bekasi 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 Bekasi does not.
Is Bekasi on the same time as Jakarta?
Yes. Bekasi and Jakarta both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bekasi?
About 12 hours 29 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 46 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.