Denpasar runs on UTC+8 (WITA) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Denpasar and your time
Denpasar at a glance
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | Bali |
| Time zone | Asia/Makassar |
| Abbreviation now | WITA |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 8.65° S, 115.22° E |
Time zone in Denpasar
The clocks in Denpasar follow Asia/Makassar and keep UTC+8 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Watch out when booking with the capital: Jakarta is 1 hour behind Denpasar, because Indonesia spans 3 offsets.
Clock changes in Denpasar, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Denpasar for 2026 or 2027.
Denpasar time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Denpasar: the clock reads 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakarta | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Because Denpasar 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 Denpasar
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Denpasar last between 11 hours 37 minutes and 12 hours 38 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Denpasar
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:32 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 37 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:59 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 38 min |
When the sun is highest in Denpasar
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Denpasar: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Cities near Denpasar
Distance is not the same as time: Banyuwangi lies just 105 km (65 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour behind Denpasar.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klungkung | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sukawati | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Singaraja | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Negara | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mataram | 99 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Banyuwangi | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Situbondo | 169 km (105 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Jember | 175 km (109 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
Other cities on Asia/Makassar time
These cities use Asia/Makassar, the same time zone as Denpasar.
More cities in Indonesia
All time zones and cities in Indonesia
Tools for time in Denpasar
- Convert a time to or from Denpasar: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Denpasar to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Denpasar and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Denpasar in?
Denpasar uses the Asia/Makassar time zone, which is UTC+8 (WITA) all year.
Does Denpasar use daylight saving time?
No. Denpasar stays on UTC+8 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Denpasar and New York?
Denpasar is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Denpasar does not.
Is Denpasar on the same time as Jakarta?
No. Jakarta is 1 hour behind Denpasar, because Indonesia uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Denpasar?
About 12 hours 38 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 37 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.