Serang runs on UTC+7 (WIB) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Serang and your time
Serang at a glance
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | Banten |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta |
| Abbreviation now | WIB |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 6.12° S, 106.15° E |
Which time zone Serang uses
Local time in Serang is UTC+7 year round, under the Asia/Jakarta rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Although Indonesia has 3 different offsets, Serang keeps the same time as Jakarta.
Clock changes in Serang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Serang for 2026 or 2027.
Serang time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Serang 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 |
Because Serang 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Serang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Serang, from 11 hours 46 minutes to 12 hours 29 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Serang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:00 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:04 AM | 5:50 PM | 11 h 46 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:45 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:39 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 29 min |
Clock time and sun time in Serang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Serang: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Places close to Serang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Serang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilegon | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kresek | 25 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rangkasbitung | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tangerang | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| South Tangerang | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jakarta | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Depok | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bogor | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Serang’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Serang.
More cities in Indonesia
All time zones and cities in Indonesia
Tools for time in Serang
- Convert a time to or from Serang: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Serang to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Serang and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Serang in?
Serang uses the Asia/Jakarta time zone, which is UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Does Serang use daylight saving time?
No. Serang stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Serang and New York?
Serang 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 Serang does not.
Is Serang on the same time as Jakarta?
Yes. Serang and Jakarta both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Serang?
About 12 hours 29 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 46 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.