Current local time in Ternate, Indonesia
The live clock above shows the time in Ternate. Ternate is in the Asia/Jayapura time zone, UTC+9 right now (WIT).
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | Maluku Utara |
| Population | about 145,000 |
| Coordinates | 0.79° N, 127.36° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Jayapura |
| Abbreviation | WIT |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Ternate doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (WIT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:27 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| September equinox | 6:20 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:26 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 4 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ternate at about 12:39 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 31 minutes ahead of the sun, because Ternate sits at 127.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° E.
Ternate time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ternate |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 hours behind in Jan, 13 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 17 hours behind in Jan, 16 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 5 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | 1 hour behind | |
| Tokyo | same time | |
| Sydney | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Ternate |
|---|---|---|
| Manado | 290 km (180 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Sorong | 473 km (294 mi) | same time |
| Gorontalo | 478 km (297 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Ambon | 510 km (317 mi) | same time |
| General Santos, Philippines | 639 km (397 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Davao, Philippines | 728 km (452 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Kendari | 748 km (465 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Cotabato, Philippines | 793 km (493 mi) | 1 hour behind |
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 Ternate in?
Ternate is in the Asia/Jayapura time zone, UTC+9, all year.
Does Ternate have daylight saving time?
Ternate doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (WIT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Ternate when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ternate's clocks follow a zone centred on 135.0° E, so on standard time they run about 31 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).