Samarinda runs on UTC+8 (WITA) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Samarinda and your time
Samarinda at a glance
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | East Kalimantan |
| Time zone | Asia/Makassar |
| Abbreviation now | WITA |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 0.49° S, 117.15° E |
Which time zone Samarinda uses
Local time in Samarinda is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Makassar rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Indonesia uses 3 offsets, and Samarinda is not on the same time as the capital: right now Jakarta is 1 hour behind Samarinda.
Clock changes in Samarinda, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Samarinda for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Samarinda is
A 9:00 AM start in Samarinda 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 Samarinda 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 Samarinda
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Day length barely moves in Samarinda, from 12 hours 6 minutes to 12 hours 9 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Samarinda
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:16 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:10 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:01 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:05 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 9 min |
Clock time and sun time in Samarinda
Samarinda lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:10 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Samarinda
All the places listed below keep the same time as Samarinda.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nusantara Capital City | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bontang | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Balikpapan | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Samarinda’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Samarinda.
More cities in Indonesia
All time zones and cities in Indonesia
Tools for time in Samarinda
- Convert a time to or from Samarinda: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Samarinda to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Samarinda and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Samarinda in?
Samarinda uses the Asia/Makassar time zone, which is UTC+8 (WITA) all year.
Does Samarinda use daylight saving time?
No. Samarinda stays on UTC+8 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Samarinda and New York?
Samarinda 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 Samarinda does not.
Is Samarinda on the same time as Jakarta?
No. Jakarta is 1 hour behind Samarinda, because Indonesia uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Samarinda?
About 12 hours 9 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.