Current local time in Balikpapan, Indonesia
The live clock above shows the time in Balikpapan. Balikpapan is in the Asia/Makassar time zone, UTC+8 right now (WITA).
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | Kalimantan Timur |
| Population | about 440,000 |
| Coordinates | 1.25° S, 116.83° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Makassar |
| Abbreviation | WITA |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Balikpapan doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (WITA) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:12 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 2 min |
| September equinox | 6:02 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:04 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 11 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Balikpapan at about 12:21 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 13 minutes ahead of the sun, because Balikpapan sits at 116.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Balikpapan time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Balikpapan |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind in Jan, 12 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind in Jan, 15 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | same time | |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Balikpapan |
|---|---|---|
| Samarinda | 91 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Bontang | 171 km (106 mi) | same time |
| Martapura | 327 km (203 mi) | same time |
| Palu | 336 km (209 mi) | same time |
| Bandjarmasin | 341 km (212 mi) | same time |
| Palangkaraya | 342 km (212 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Majene | 348 km (216 mi) | same time |
| Pinrang | 422 km (262 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Indonesia
- Jakarta
- Surabaya
- Bandung
- Bekasi
- Medan
- Palembang
- Semarang
- Ujungpandang
- Cilacap
- Bandar Lampung
- Bogor
- Padang
- Malang
- Pekanbaru
- Yogyakarta
- Bandjarmasin
- Pontianak
- Denpasar
Questions people ask
What time zone is Balikpapan in?
Balikpapan is in the Asia/Makassar time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Balikpapan have daylight saving time?
Balikpapan doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (WITA) all year.
Why isn't noon in Balikpapan when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Balikpapan's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 13 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).