Current local time in Sibolga, Indonesia
The live clock above shows the time in Sibolga. Sibolga is in the Asia/Jakarta time zone, UTC+7 right now (WIB).
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | Sumatera Utara |
| Population | about 149,000 |
| Coordinates | 1.75° N, 98.80° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta |
| Abbreviation | WIB |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Sibolga 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 | 6:29 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:19 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 13 min |
| September equinox | 6:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:22 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 1 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sibolga at about 12:33 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 25 minutes ahead of the sun, because Sibolga sits at 98.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° E.
Sibolga time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sibolga |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sibolga |
|---|---|---|
| Padangsidempuan | 66 km (41 mi) | same time |
| Pematangsiantar | 138 km (86 mi) | same time |
| Tebingtinggi | 180 km (112 mi) | same time |
| Medan | 204 km (127 mi) | same time |
| Binjai | 211 km (131 mi) | same time |
| Bukittinggi | 287 km (178 mi) | same time |
| Pekanbaru | 320 km (199 mi) | same time |
| Kelang, Malaysia | 337 km (209 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
- Pontianak
- Denpasar
Questions people ask
What time zone is Sibolga in?
Sibolga is in the Asia/Jakarta time zone, UTC+7, all year.
Does Sibolga have daylight saving time?
Sibolga doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Why isn't noon in Sibolga when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sibolga's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° E, so on standard time they run about 25 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).