Current local time in Manado, Indonesia
The live clock above shows the time in Manado. Manado is in the Asia/Makassar time zone, UTC+8 right now (WITA).
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | Sulawesi Utara |
| Population | about 449,000 |
| Coordinates | 1.48° N, 124.85° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Makassar |
| Abbreviation | WITA |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Manado 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 | 5:44 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:36 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| September equinox | 5:30 AM | 5:36 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:37 AM | 5:39 PM | 12 h 2 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Manado at about 11:49 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 19 minutes behind the sun, because Manado sits at 124.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Manado time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Manado |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Manado |
|---|---|---|
| Gorontalo | 223 km (139 mi) | same time |
| Ternate | 290 km (180 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| General Santos, Philippines | 516 km (321 mi) | same time |
| Palu | 618 km (384 mi) | same time |
| Davao, Philippines | 632 km (393 mi) | same time |
| Cotabato, Philippines | 641 km (399 mi) | same time |
| Kendari | 654 km (406 mi) | same time |
| Zamboanga, Philippines | 678 km (422 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 Manado in?
Manado is in the Asia/Makassar time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Manado have daylight saving time?
Manado doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (WITA) all year.
Why isn't noon in Manado when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Manado's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 19 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).