Surakarta keeps UTC+7 (WIB) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Surakarta and your time
Surakarta at a glance
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | Central Java |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta |
| Abbreviation now | WIB |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 7.56° S, 110.83° E |
Which time zone Surakarta uses
The clocks in Surakarta 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, Surakarta keeps the same time as Jakarta.
Clock changes in Surakarta, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Surakarta for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Surakarta and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Surakarta 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 |
Surakarta 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Surakarta
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Close to the equator, days in Surakarta last between 11 hours 41 minutes and 12 hours 34 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Surakarta
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:41 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:48 AM | 5:29 PM | 11 h 41 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:26 AM | 5:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:18 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 34 min |
When the sun is highest in Surakarta
Surakarta lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:35 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Surakarta
Every city below shares Surakarta’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klaten | 30 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Salatiga | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Purwodadi Grobogan | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yogyakarta | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ungaran | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Magelang | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Madiun | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Semarang | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on Asia/Jakarta time
These cities use Asia/Jakarta, the same time zone as Surakarta.
More cities in Indonesia
All time zones and cities in Indonesia
Tools for time in Surakarta
- Convert a time to or from Surakarta: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Surakarta to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Surakarta and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Surakarta in?
Surakarta uses the Asia/Jakarta time zone, which is UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Does Surakarta use daylight saving time?
No. Surakarta stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Surakarta and New York?
Surakarta 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 Surakarta does not.
Is Surakarta on the same time as Jakarta?
Yes. Surakarta and Jakarta both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Surakarta?
About 12 hours 34 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 41 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.