Current local time in Singkawang, Indonesia
The live clock above shows the time in Singkawang. Singkawang is in the Asia/Pontianak time zone, UTC+7 right now (WIB).
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | Kalimantan Barat |
| Population | about 175,000 |
| Coordinates | 0.91° N, 108.97° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Pontianak |
| Abbreviation | WIB |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Singkawang 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 | 5:48 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:40 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| September equinox | 5:33 AM | 5:40 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:39 AM | 5:43 PM | 12 h 4 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Singkawang at about 11:53 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 16 minutes behind the sun, because Singkawang sits at 109.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° E.
Singkawang time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Singkawang |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Singkawang |
|---|---|---|
| Pontianak | 112 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Kuching, Malaysia | 167 km (103 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Sibu, Malaysia | 355 km (221 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Tanjungpinang | 500 km (310 mi) | same time |
| Bintulu, Malaysia | 517 km (321 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Singapore, Singapore | 570 km (354 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Johor Bahru, Malaysia | 585 km (364 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Palembang | 638 km (396 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 Singkawang in?
Singkawang is in the Asia/Pontianak time zone, UTC+7, all year.
Does Singkawang have daylight saving time?
Singkawang doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Why isn't noon in Singkawang when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Singkawang's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° E, so on standard time they run about 16 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).