What timezone does Jakarta use?

Jakarta uses Western Indonesia Time (WIB — Waktu Indonesia Barat), which is UTC+7. Jakarta does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset is always UTC+7 throughout the entire year.

Is this clock accurate?

The clock reads your device's system clock and converts it to Asia/Jakarta time using the IANA timezone database built into your browser. Accuracy depends on your device being synchronized via NTP, which most modern devices do automatically.

Does Jakarta observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Indonesia, including Jakarta, does not observe Daylight Saving Time. WIB is always UTC+7, with no clock changes in spring or autumn.

What are Jakarta business hours?

Standard Jakarta business hours are typically 08:00 to 17:00 WIB, Monday through Friday. The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) trading session runs 09:00–15:30 WIB on weekdays.

What is the IANA timezone identifier for Jakarta?

The IANA identifier for Jakarta time is Asia/Jakarta. This is used by browsers, operating systems, and programming languages to look up current and historical timezone rules for Jakarta and Western Indonesia.

How far ahead or behind is Jakarta from other major cities?

Jakarta (WIB, UTC+7) is 7 hours ahead of UTC, 12 hours ahead of New York (EST, UTC-5), 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST, UTC-8), and 2 hours behind Tokyo (JST, UTC+9). These figures may vary by 1 hour when other cities observe Daylight Saving Time.

Current Time in Jakarta

See the live current time and date in Jakarta, Indonesia (WIB, UTC+7) with auto-refresh and a side-by-side comparison with your local time.

Jakarta, Indonesia

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WIB UTC+7

No Daylight Saving Time — WIB is always UTC+7

Your Local Time

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Jakarta Timezone Quick Reference

Timezone Name Western Indonesia Time (WIB)

Local Name Waktu Indonesia Barat

UTC Offset UTC +7:00

Daylight Saving Time Not observed

Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) 09:00–15:30 WIB (weekdays)

IANA Identifier Asia/Jakarta

Region Southeast Asia

Summary

This tool displays the live current time in Jakarta using the Asia/Jakarta timezone (WIB, UTC+7). Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia and uses Western Indonesia Time (Waktu Indonesia Barat), which is always UTC+7 with no Daylight Saving Time. The clock updates every second and shows your local time alongside Jakarta time for an instant comparison.

How it works

The tool reads your device clock using the JavaScript Date API.
It converts the current moment to the Asia/Jakarta timezone using Intl.DateTimeFormat with the IANA identifier.
The display refreshes every second so the clock stays live and accurate.
Jakarta does not observe Daylight Saving Time — WIB is always UTC+7 with no seasonal changes.
Your local time and timezone are displayed alongside Jakarta time for easy comparison.
A world clock panel shows the same moment in several other major cities.

Use cases

Scheduling calls or meetings with colleagues or clients in Jakarta.
Checking whether Jakarta business hours (typically 08:00–17:00 WIB) are currently active.
Converting your local time to Western Indonesia Time when coordinating with Jakarta-based teams.
Travelers planning arrivals, departures, or hotel check-ins in Jakarta.
Investors monitoring the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) trading hours.
Remote teams collaborating across time zones with Indonesian counterparts.
Gamers coordinating with players based in Jakarta or Indonesia.
Students and professionals following Indonesian news or live streams.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Reviewed by Nham Vu