Current local time in Palu, Indonesia
WITA · UTC+08:00 · Central Indonesia Time
About Palu
Palu, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia uses the Central Indonesia Time time zone (Asia/Makassar), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 282,431.
| Country: | Indonesia |
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| State / region: | Sulawesi Tengah |
| Coordinates: | 0°54′S / 119°52′E |
| Population: | 282,431 |
| Currency: | Indonesian rupiah (IDR) |
| Languages: | Indonesian |
| Country calling code: | +62 |
Time zone in Palu
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Makassar |
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| 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
Palu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Palu today
| Sunrise: | 05:40 |
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| Sunset: | 17:49 |
| Solar noon: | 11:45 |
| Day length: | 12h 08m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:19 – 18:10 |
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 Palu
- London+7 hPalu is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hPalu is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hPalu is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Palu time
What time zone is Palu in?
Palu uses the IANA time zone Asia/Makassar (Central Indonesia Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Palu observe daylight saving time?
Palu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Palu and London?
Right now Palu 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 Palu and New York?
Right now Palu 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.