Does Indonesia Change the Clocks? 🇮🇩
No — Indonesia does not change its clocks (last change: 1963) and stays on UTC+7 all year. Jakarta is usually 4 hours ahead of Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 5 hours ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 5 hours ahead.
Clock change dates in Indonesia
| Time zone | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indonesia (WIB)Jakarta · Asia/Jakarta | no change · UTC+7 | no change · UTC+7 |
| Central Indonesia (WITA)Makassar · Asia/Makassar | no change · UTC+8 | no change · UTC+8 |
| Eastern Indonesia (WIT)Jayapura · Asia/Jayapura | no change · UTC+9 | no change · UTC+9 |
Times are local: ⏩ forward 1 hour, ⏪ back 1 hour.
Time difference with Bulgaria in 2026
Jakarta is usually 4 hours ahead of Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 5 hours ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 5 hours ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Does Indonesia change the clocks?
No. Indonesia does not observe daylight saving time — its last clock change was in 1963 — and stays on UTC+7 all year (Jakarta).
What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Indonesia?
Jakarta is usually 4 hours ahead of Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 5 hours ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 5 hours ahead.
What time is it in Indonesia now?
See the "Current time in Indonesia" page for a live clock and the time difference with Bulgaria.