Jakarta runs on UTC+7 (WIB) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Jakarta and your time
Jakarta at a glance
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | Jakarta |
| Capital of | Indonesia |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta |
| Abbreviation now | WIB |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 6.21° S, 106.85° E |
Time zone in Jakarta
Jakarta follows the Asia/Jakarta time zone and stays on UTC+7 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia, which uses 3 different offsets. Official dates and deadlines are often given in capital time, so check which zone a notice means.
Clock changes in Jakarta, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jakarta for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Jakarta is
When it is 9:00 AM in Jakarta, 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 |
Jakarta never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Jakarta
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Being in the tropics, Jakarta 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 6:05 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Jakarta
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:02 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 46 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:42 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:36 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 29 min |
Clock time and sun time in Jakarta
Jakarta lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Jakarta
All the places listed below keep the same time as Jakarta.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bekasi | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Depok | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cikarang | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bogor | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rengasdengklok | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kresek | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karawang | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rangkasbitung | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Jakarta’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Jakarta.
More cities in Indonesia
All time zones and cities in Indonesia
Tools for time in Jakarta
- Convert a time to or from Jakarta: 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 Jakarta and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jakarta in?
Jakarta uses the Asia/Jakarta time zone, which is UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Does Jakarta use daylight saving time?
No. Jakarta stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Jakarta and New York?
Jakarta 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 Jakarta does not.
How long is the longest day in Jakarta?
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.