Current Local Time in Makassar
Makassar, Indonesia (GMT+8)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Makassar is located in the Asia/Makassar timezone in Indonesia.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/MakassarData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Tropical monsoon with wet season (November-April) and dry season. Warm year-round (26-32°C).
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📍About Makassar Time Zone
Makassar is located in the Asia/Makassar time zone (UTC+8). As a major metropolitan city in Indonesia, Makassar serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Makassar is 13 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Makassar, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Makassar does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+8.
Makassar has a population of approximately 1.5M. The local currency is the Indonesian Rupiah (Rp). To call Makassar from abroad, use the country code +62 411. The primary language spoken is Indonesian, Makassarese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Makassar time is 13 hours ahead of New York, and 8 hours ahead of London. This makes Makassar well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Makassar Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+8)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Indonesia (ID)
- • Coordinates: -5.14°, 119.42°
- • Calling Code: +62 411