Jambi keeps UTC+7 (WIB) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Jambi and your time
Jambi at a glance
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | Jambi |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta |
| Abbreviation now | WIB |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 1.60° S, 103.62° E |
Jambi time zone and clock changes
Local time in Jambi is UTC+7 year round, under the Asia/Jakarta rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Although Indonesia has 3 different offsets, Jambi keeps the same time as Jakarta.
Clock changes in Jambi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jambi for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Jambi and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Jambi 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 |
Jambi 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Jambi
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Being in the tropics, Jambi sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 13 minutes) is only 11 minutes longer than the shortest (12 hours 2 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:44 AM and 6:15 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Jambi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:10 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:06 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 2 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:57 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 13 min |
When the sun is highest in Jambi
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Jambi: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Places close to Jambi
Every city below shares Jambi’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palembang | 193 km (120 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lubuklinggau | 206 km (128 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Prabumulih | 215 km (134 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sungai Penuh | 252 km (157 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sungailiat | 280 km (174 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pangkal Pinang | 284 km (176 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bengkulu | 287 km (178 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baturaja | 288 km (179 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Jambi’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Jambi.
More cities in Indonesia
All time zones and cities in Indonesia
Tools for time in Jambi
- Convert a time to or from Jambi: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Jambi to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Jambi and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jambi in?
Jambi uses the Asia/Jakarta time zone, which is UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Does Jambi use daylight saving time?
No. Jambi stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Jambi and New York?
Jambi 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 Jambi does not.
Is Jambi on the same time as Jakarta?
Yes. Jambi and Jakarta both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jambi?
About 12 hours 13 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 12 hours 2 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.