Current local time in Semarang, Indonesia
The live clock above shows the time in Semarang. Semarang is in the Asia/Jakarta time zone, UTC+7 right now (WIB).
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | Jawa Tengah |
| Population | about 1.3 million |
| Coordinates | 6.97° S, 110.42° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta |
| Abbreviation | WIB |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Semarang 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 | 5:42 AM | 5:49 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:48 AM | 5:31 PM | 11 h 43 min |
| September equinox | 5:28 AM | 5:34 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:20 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 31 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Semarang at about 11:47 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 22 minutes behind the sun, because Semarang sits at 110.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° E.
Semarang time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Semarang |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Semarang |
|---|---|---|
| Salatiga | 39 km (24 mi) | same time |
| Magelang | 62 km (38 mi) | same time |
| Pati | 72 km (45 mi) | same time |
| Surakarta | 80 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Pakalongan | 83 km (52 mi) | same time |
| Yogyakarta | 91 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Madiun | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Tegal | 144 km (89 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Indonesia
- Jakarta
- Surabaya
- Bandung
- Bekasi
- Medan
- Palembang
- Ujungpandang
- Cilacap
- Bandar Lampung
- Bogor
- Padang
- Malang
- Pekanbaru
- Yogyakarta
- Bandjarmasin
- Pontianak
- Denpasar
- Surakarta
Questions people ask
What time zone is Semarang in?
Semarang is in the Asia/Jakarta time zone, UTC+7, all year.
Does Semarang have daylight saving time?
Semarang doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Why isn't noon in Semarang when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Semarang's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° E, so on standard time they run about 22 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).