What time is it in Jakarta right now?
Current Jakarta time, Asia/Jakarta time zone (GMT+07:00), daylight saving status, and the live time difference with major world cities.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · GMT+07:00 · No daylight saving time
It is morning in Jakarta, Indonesia. Time zone: Asia/Jakarta.
GMT+07:00
Not observed
Typical office hours 08:00–17:00, Monday to Friday; the IDX trades 09:00–15:00 WIB.
Jakarta time difference with major cities
Live offset between Jakarta and key global cities. Values update automatically and account for daylight saving time on both sides.
| City | Local time | Difference vs Jakarta | Convert |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 22:03 | -12h | Jakarta to New York |
| London | 03:03 | -7h | Jakarta to London |
| Tokyo | 12:03 | +2h | Jakarta to Tokyo |
| Beijing | 11:03 | +1h | Jakarta to Beijing |
| Sydney | 14:03 | +4h | Jakarta to Sydney |
About time in Jakarta
Jakarta runs on Western Indonesia Time, seven hours ahead of UTC, and is the economic capital of Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia. The city does not observe daylight saving time, so WIB stays fixed at UTC+7 all year, making it a stable reference even as partner cities shift their clocks. Jakarta’s tropical latitude just south of the equator means daylight varies only modestly across the year, which is part of why seasonal clock changes never took hold. The Indonesia Stock Exchange opens at 09:00 local time, and the city is a major hub for finance, manufacturing, and digital services, with a rapidly growing tech sector. Indonesia spans three time zones — Western (UTC+7), Central (UTC+8), and Eastern (UTC+9) — so scheduling across the archipelago requires care, and Jakarta anchors the western and most populous zone. The national calendar is shaped by Islamic holidays, including the long Eid al-Fitr break, and Ramadan reshapes daily rhythms. An accurate Jakarta time reference is essential for anyone coordinating with Indonesia.
Location
Capital of Indonesia on the northwest coast of Java, at about 6°S latitude just south of the equator.
Daylight saving rules
Does not observe daylight saving time; Western Indonesia Time is fixed at UTC+7 all year.
What Jakarta time is known for
- Largest Southeast Asian economy
- IDX morning trading
- Eid al-Fitr holiday calendar
Common questions about Jakarta time
What time is it in Jakarta right now?
It is currently 10:03 in Jakarta (Sunday, November 8, 2026), which is GMT+07:00.
What time zone is Jakarta in?
Jakarta uses the Asia/Jakarta time zone, currently GMT+07:00. Jakarta does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays the same all year.
Does Jakarta observe daylight saving time?
No. Jakarta stays on GMT+07:00 throughout the year. Does not observe daylight saving time; Western Indonesia Time is fixed at UTC+7 all year.
What is the time difference between Jakarta and New York?
Jakarta is +12h compared with New York. Check the table above for the live value, which can shift when either city changes its clocks.