Current Time in Indonesia
Check local time in Jakarta and all Indonesia cities. Indonesia spans 3 time zones.
Indonesia Quick Facts
🕐Time Zones in Indonesia
Indonesia uses WIB (UTC+7) year-round. Jakarta is the capital and largest city.
Indonesia does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). This means the time difference with countries that do observe DST (such as the US, UK, and most of Europe) will change twice a year when those countries adjust their clocks.
Major Cities in Indonesia (10 cities)
Click on any city to see detailed local time, sunrise/sunset times, and weather information.
📞Best Time to Call Indonesia
Calling Indonesia from the US requires careful planning due to the significant time difference. If you're on the East Coast (EST), try calling between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, which will be morning time in Indonesia. West Coast callers (PST) can call between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For UK callers, early morning calls work best.
Standard business hours in Indonesia are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Standard business hours in Indonesia are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.
✈️Time-Related Travel Tips for Indonesia
When traveling to Indonesia, expect significant jet lag if coming from Europe or the Americas. Allow 1-2 days to adjust to the time difference. Most Indonesia hotels will have alarm clocks, but setting your phone to local time immediately upon arrival helps. The primary language is Indonesian. Business meetings often start punctually, so account for traffic when planning.
💡Interesting Facts About Time in Indonesia
- The capital Jakarta is the political center of Indonesia with a total national population of 273M.
- Many Asian countries, including Indonesia, historically based their time zones on Beijing or Tokyo time during different periods.
- Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines - they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
- The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.
About Time in Indonesia
Indonesia uses a single time zone (WIB (UTC+7)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.
The capital city Jakarta serves as the political and often economic center of Indonesia. Major business activities are spread across cities including Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya.
When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Indonesia, it's important to consider the time difference. WIB (UTC+7) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Indonesia.
Indonesia uses the Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +62. Multiple languages are spoken, including Indonesian.
Cities in Indonesia
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YemenFrequently Asked Questions About Time in Indonesia
Indonesia spans 3 time zones: WIB (UTC+7), WITA (UTC+8), WIT (UTC+9). The capital Jakarta uses WIB (UTC+7).
Indonesia does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). This means the time difference with countries that do observe DST (such as the US, UK, and most of Europe) will change twice a year when those countries adjust their clocks.
Calling Indonesia from the US requires careful planning due to the significant time difference. If you're on the East Coast (EST), try calling between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, which will be morning time in Indonesia. West Coast callers (PST) can call between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For UK callers, early morning calls work best.
Standard business hours in Indonesia are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.
Indonesia uses the Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +62. Official languages include Indonesian.