Jakarta
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About Jakarta
Jakarta holds UTC+7 year-round — no daylight saving, no seasonal shift. New York is 11 hours behind in summer, stretching to 12 hours in winter. The TransJakarta bus rapid transit starts at 05:00; offices in the SCBD district open at 08:00 and most close by 17:00, making end-of-day calls from Europe unfeasible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Jakarta right now?+
Jakarta follows Western Indonesian Time (WIB), which is UTC+7. The current local time updates live on this page, so you can always check the exact time in Jakarta at a glance.
What time zone does Jakarta use?+
Jakarta uses Western Indonesian Time (WIB), officially UTC+7. This applies year-round, as Indonesia does not observe daylight saving time.
Does Jakarta observe daylight saving time?+
No. Jakarta does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC+7 offset remains constant throughout the year, making it straightforward to calculate the local time.
What is the time difference between Jakarta and London?+
Jakarta (UTC+7) is 7 hours ahead of London (UTC+0) during winter, and 6 hours ahead during British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1). For example, when it is noon in London, it is 7 PM in Jakarta in winter.
What is the time difference between Jakarta and New York?+
Jakarta is 11 hours ahead of New York (EST, UTC−5) in winter, and 10 hours ahead during Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4). When it is 8 AM in New York, it is 7 PM in Jakarta (EST) or 6 PM (EDT).
Is 'Cakarta' the same city as Jakarta?+
Yes. Cakarta is an alternative transliteration of the city's name used in some languages, including Turkish. In English, the city is universally referred to as Jakarta — the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the island of Java.
What is WIB and which cities share Jakarta's time zone?+
WIB stands for Waktu Indonesia Barat, meaning Western Indonesian Time (UTC+7). Other major Indonesian cities in the same time zone include Bandung, Surabaya, Medan, and Semarang.