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Current local time in Balikpapan, Indonesia

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WITA · UTC+08:00 · Central Indonesia Time

About Balikpapan

Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia uses the Central Indonesia Time time zone (Asia/Makassar), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 433,866.

Country:Indonesia
State / region:Kalimantan Timur
Coordinates:1°16′S / 116°50′E
Population:433,866
Currency:Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
Languages:Indonesian
Country calling code:+62

Time zone in Balikpapan

IANA time zone:Asia/Makassar
Time zone name:Central Indonesia Time (WITA)
Current UTC offset:UTC+08:00
UTC time now:
Zones in Indonesia:4 — see all

Daylight saving time

Balikpapan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in Balikpapan today

Sunrise:05:52
Sunset:18:01
Solar noon:11:57
Day length:12h 08m
Civil twilight:05:31 – 18:22

Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WITA) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Balikpapan

  • London+7 hBalikpapan is 7 hours ahead of London
  • New York+12 hBalikpapan is 12 hours ahead of New York
  • Abuja+7 hBalikpapan is 7 hours ahead of Abuja

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Frequently asked questions about Balikpapan time

What time zone is Balikpapan in?
Balikpapan uses the IANA time zone Asia/Makassar (Central Indonesia Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Balikpapan observe daylight saving time?
Balikpapan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Balikpapan and London?
Right now Balikpapan is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Balikpapan and New York?
Right now Balikpapan is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.