Pekanbaru runs on UTC+7 (WIB) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Pekanbaru and your time
Pekanbaru at a glance
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | Riau |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta |
| Abbreviation now | WIB |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 0.52° N, 101.44° E |
Time zone in Pekanbaru
Pekanbaru 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. Pekanbaru shares its time with the capital, Jakarta.
Clock changes in Pekanbaru, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Pekanbaru for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Pekanbaru is
Take 9:00 AM in Pekanbaru: 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 |
Because Pekanbaru 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.
Daylight in Pekanbaru
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Close to the equator, days in Pekanbaru last between 12 hours 6 minutes and 12 hours 9 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Pekanbaru
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:19 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:11 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:10 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 6 min |
When the sun is highest in Pekanbaru
Pekanbaru lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Pekanbaru
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payakumbuh | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dumai | 128 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bukittinggi | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Padang | 203 km (126 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Malacca (Malaysia) | 207 km (128 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Muar town (Malaysia) | 211 km (131 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Batu Pahat (Malaysia) | 223 km (138 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Port Dickson (Malaysia) | 227 km (141 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
Other cities on Asia/Jakarta time
These cities use Asia/Jakarta, the same time zone as Pekanbaru.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pekanbaru in?
Pekanbaru uses the Asia/Jakarta time zone, which is UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Does Pekanbaru use daylight saving time?
No. Pekanbaru stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Pekanbaru and New York?
Pekanbaru 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 Pekanbaru does not.
Is Pekanbaru on the same time as Jakarta?
Yes. Pekanbaru and Jakarta both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Pekanbaru?
About 12 hours 9 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 12 hours 6 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.