Current local time in Pekanbaru, Indonesia
The live clock above shows the time in Pekanbaru. Pekanbaru is in the Asia/Jakarta time zone, UTC+7 right now (WIB).
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | Riau |
| Population | about 705,000 |
| Coordinates | 0.56° N, 101.42° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta |
| Abbreviation | WIB |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Pekanbaru doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:18 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:11 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| September equinox | 6:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:09 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 5 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Pekanbaru at about 12:23 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 14 minutes ahead of the sun, because Pekanbaru sits at 101.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° E.
Pekanbaru time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Pekanbaru |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 hours behind in Jan, 11 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 15 hours behind in Jan, 14 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 6 hours behind in Jan, 5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 3 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 1.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | 1 hour ahead | |
| Tokyo | 2 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 3 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Pekanbaru |
|---|---|---|
| Bukittinggi | 153 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Malacca, Malaysia | 204 km (127 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Muar, Malaysia | 207 km (129 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Padang | 207 km (129 mi) | same time |
| Batu Pahat, Malaysia | 220 km (137 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Seremban, Malaysia | 245 km (152 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Padangsidempuan | 256 km (159 mi) | same time |
| Keluang, Malaysia | 267 km (166 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in Indonesia
- Jakarta
- Surabaya
- Bandung
- Bekasi
- Medan
- Palembang
- Semarang
- Ujungpandang
- Cilacap
- Bandar Lampung
- Bogor
- Padang
- Malang
- Yogyakarta
- Bandjarmasin
- Pontianak
- Denpasar
- Surakarta
Questions people ask
What time zone is Pekanbaru in?
Pekanbaru is in the Asia/Jakarta time zone, UTC+7, all year.
Does Pekanbaru have daylight saving time?
Pekanbaru doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Why isn't noon in Pekanbaru when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Pekanbaru's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° E, so on standard time they run about 14 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).