Jepara keeps UTC+7 (WIB) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Jepara and your time
Jepara at a glance
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | Central Java |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta |
| Abbreviation now | WIB |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 6.59° S, 110.67° E |
Which time zone Jepara uses
Jepara follows the Asia/Jakarta time zone and stays on UTC+7 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Indonesia spans 3 offsets. Jepara shares its time with the capital, Jakarta.
Clock changes in Jepara, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jepara for 2026 or 2027.
Jepara time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Jepara: the clock reads 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 |
Jepara 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 Jepara
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Jepara, from 11 hours 44 minutes to 12 hours 31 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Jepara
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:41 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:47 AM | 5:31 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:27 AM | 5:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:20 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 31 min |
When the sun is highest in Jepara
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Jepara: solar noon falls at about 11:35 AM on standard time.
Cities near Jepara
Every city below shares Jepara’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batang | 13 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pati | 44 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Semarang | 52 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Purwodadi Grobogan | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ungaran | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Salatiga | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Surakarta | 109 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Magelang | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Jepara’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Jepara.
More cities in Indonesia
All time zones and cities in Indonesia
Tools for time in Jepara
- Convert a time to or from Jepara: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Jepara to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Jepara and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jepara in?
Jepara uses the Asia/Jakarta time zone, which is UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Does Jepara use daylight saving time?
No. Jepara stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Jepara and New York?
Jepara 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 Jepara does not.
Is Jepara on the same time as Jakarta?
Yes. Jepara and Jakarta both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jepara?
About 12 hours 31 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 44 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.