Current local time in Pontianak, Indonesia
The live clock above shows the time in Pontianak. Pontianak is in the Asia/Pontianak time zone, UTC+7 right now (WIB).
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | Kalimantan Barat |
| Population | about 579,000 |
| Coordinates | 0.03° S, 109.32° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Pontianak |
| Abbreviation | WIB |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Pontianak 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 | 5:47 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:40 AM | 5:47 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| September equinox | 5:32 AM | 5:39 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:36 AM | 5:44 PM | 12 h 7 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Pontianak at about 11:51 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 17 minutes behind the sun, because Pontianak sits at 109.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° E.
Pontianak time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Pontianak |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pontianak |
|---|---|---|
| Singkawang | 112 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Kuching, Malaysia | 207 km (128 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Sibu, Malaysia | 382 km (237 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Bintulu, Malaysia | 545 km (339 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Tanjungpinang | 549 km (341 mi) | same time |
| Palangkaraya | 565 km (351 mi) | same time |
| Palembang | 605 km (376 mi) | same time |
| Singapore, Singapore | 625 km (388 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in Indonesia
- Jakarta
- Surabaya
- Bandung
- Bekasi
- Medan
- Palembang
- Semarang
- Ujungpandang
- Cilacap
- Bandar Lampung
- Bogor
- Padang
- Malang
- Pekanbaru
- Yogyakarta
- Bandjarmasin
- Denpasar
- Surakarta
Questions people ask
What time zone is Pontianak in?
Pontianak is in the Asia/Pontianak time zone, UTC+7, all year.
Does Pontianak have daylight saving time?
Pontianak doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Why isn't noon in Pontianak when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Pontianak's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° E, so on standard time they run about 17 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).