Palembang runs on UTC+7 (WIB) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Palembang and your time
Palembang at a glance
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | South Sumatra |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta |
| Abbreviation now | WIB |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 2.92° S, 104.75° E |
Time zone in Palembang
The clocks in Palembang follow Asia/Jakarta and keep UTC+7 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Although Indonesia has 3 different offsets, Palembang keeps the same time as Jakarta.
Clock changes in Palembang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Palembang for 2026 or 2027.
Palembang time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Palembang, 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 |
Palembang 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 Palembang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Palembang, from 11 hours 57 minutes to 12 hours 18 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Palembang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:04 AM | 6:01 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:50 AM | 5:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:51 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 18 min |
Clock time and sun time in Palembang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Palembang: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Cities near Palembang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Palembang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prabumulih | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baturaja | 149 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pangkal Pinang | 175 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jambi | 193 km (120 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sungailiat | 193 km (120 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lubuklinggau | 213 km (133 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Metro | 252 km (157 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bandar Lampung | 285 km (177 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on Asia/Jakarta time
These cities use Asia/Jakarta, the same time zone as Palembang.
More cities in Indonesia
All time zones and cities in Indonesia
Plan around the time in Palembang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Palembang in?
Palembang uses the Asia/Jakarta time zone, which is UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Does Palembang use daylight saving time?
No. Palembang stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Palembang and New York?
Palembang 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 Palembang does not.
Is Palembang on the same time as Jakarta?
Yes. Palembang and Jakarta both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Palembang?
About 12 hours 18 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 57 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.