Padang keeps UTC+7 (WIB) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Padang and your time
Padang at a glance
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | West Sumatra |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta |
| Abbreviation now | WIB |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 0.95° S, 100.35° E |
Which time zone Padang uses
Padang follows the Asia/Jakarta time zone and stays on UTC+7 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Although Indonesia has 3 different offsets, Padang keeps the same time as Jakarta.
Clock changes in Padang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Padang for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Padang and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Padang: 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 |
Padang 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, sunset and day length in Padang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Padang, from 12 hours 4 minutes to 12 hours 11 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Padang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:23 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:18 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 4 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:12 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 11 min |
Clock time and sun time in Padang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Padang: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Cities near Padang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Padang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukittinggi | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Payakumbuh | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sungai Penuh | 169 km (105 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pekanbaru | 203 km (126 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Padangsidimpuan | 286 km (177 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on Asia/Jakarta time
These cities use Asia/Jakarta, the same time zone as Padang.
More cities in Indonesia
All time zones and cities in Indonesia
Tools for time in Padang
- Convert a time to or from Padang: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Padang to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Padang and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Padang in?
Padang uses the Asia/Jakarta time zone, which is UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Does Padang use daylight saving time?
No. Padang stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Padang and New York?
Padang 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 Padang does not.
Is Padang on the same time as Jakarta?
Yes. Padang and Jakarta both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Padang?
About 12 hours 11 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 12 hours 4 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.