Makassar keeps UTC+8 (WITA) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Makassar and your time
Makassar at a glance
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | South Sulawesi |
| Time zone | Asia/Makassar |
| Abbreviation now | WITA |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 5.15° S, 119.43° E |
Which time zone Makassar uses
The clocks in Makassar 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 Makassar, because Indonesia spans 3 offsets.
Clock changes in Makassar, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Makassar for 2026 or 2027.
Makassar time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Makassar, it is 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 Makassar 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 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 Makassar
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Makassar, from 11 hours 49 minutes to 12 hours 25 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Makassar
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:09 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 49 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:52 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:48 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 25 min |
Clock time and sun time in Makassar
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Makassar: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Cities near Makassar
All the places listed below keep the same time as Makassar.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watampone | 120 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Parepare | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Palopo | 254 km (158 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on Asia/Makassar time
These cities use Asia/Makassar, the same time zone as Makassar.
More cities in Indonesia
All time zones and cities in Indonesia
Plan around the time in Makassar
- Convert a time to or from Makassar: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Makassar to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Makassar and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Makassar in?
Makassar uses the Asia/Makassar time zone, which is UTC+8 (WITA) all year.
Does Makassar use daylight saving time?
No. Makassar stays on UTC+8 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Makassar and New York?
Makassar 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 Makassar does not.
Is Makassar on the same time as Jakarta?
No. Jakarta is 1 hour behind Makassar, because Indonesia uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Makassar?
About 12 hours 25 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 49 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.