Pontianak runs on UTC+7 (WIB) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Pontianak and your time
Pontianak at a glance
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | West Kalimantan |
| Time zone | Asia/Pontianak |
| Abbreviation now | WIB |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 0.03° S, 109.33° E |
Time zone in Pontianak
Pontianak follows the Asia/Pontianak 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, Pontianak keeps the same time as Jakarta.
Clock changes in Pontianak, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Pontianak for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Pontianak and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Pontianak, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakarta | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| 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 |
Pontianak 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Pontianak
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Pontianak last between 12 hours 6 minutes and 12 hours 8 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Pontianak
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:47 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:41 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:32 AM | 5:38 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:37 AM | 5:45 PM | 12 h 8 min |
When the sun is highest in Pontianak
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Pontianak: solar noon falls at about 11:45 AM on standard time.
Places close to Pontianak
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singkawang | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kuching (Malaysia) | 209 km (130 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
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Plan around the time in Pontianak
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pontianak in?
Pontianak uses the Asia/Pontianak time zone, which is UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Does Pontianak use daylight saving time?
No. Pontianak stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Pontianak and New York?
Pontianak 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 Pontianak does not.
Is Pontianak on the same time as Jakarta?
Yes. Pontianak and Jakarta both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Pontianak?
About 12 hours 8 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June 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.