Time in Makassar now
8:54PMWITA
WITAUTC+8+13 h vs New York (you)Asia/Makassar
No clock changes: Makassar stays on WITA (UTC+8) all year.
Clock rules in Makassar
Makassar keeps WITA (UTC+8) all year. Indonesia has 3 different clock settings; Makassar is in the zone tzdata calls Asia/Makassar, described as “Borneo (east, south), Sulawesi/Celebes, Bali, Nusa Tengarra, Timor (west)”.
There is no daylight saving time here, and tzdata records none at any point.
Local mean solar time at 119.43° E is UTC+7:58, within 2 min of the clock: the sun is highest at about noon.
The zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the Asia/Makassar page.
Time difference from Makassar
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Makassar | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakarta | Capital · 1,400 km | 7:54 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −1 h |
| Jayapura | Elsewhere in Indonesia · 2,380 km | 9:54 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Dili | Nearest capitals abroad · 780 km | 9:54 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Bandar Seri Begawan | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,220 km | 8:54 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Flying Fish Cove | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,620 km | 7:54 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −1 h |
| New York City | World cities | 7:54 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −13 h | −13 h | −12 h |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 4:54 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −16 h | −16 h | −15 h |
| London | World cities | 12:54 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −8 h | −8 h | −7 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 1:54 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −7 h | −7 h | −6 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 4:54 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −4 h | −4 h | −4 h |
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Places near Makassar
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Makassar |
|---|---|---|
| Watampone | 120 km north-east | same clock |
| Parepare | 128 km north | same clock |
| Palopo | 254 km north | same clock |
| Baubau | 353 km east | same clock |
| Kendari | 366 km east | same clock |
| Labuan Bajo | 376 km south | same clock |
| Bima | 376 km south | same clock |
| Palu | 474 km north | same clock |
| Surabaya | 775 km west | 1 h behind |
| Dili TL | 777 km south-east | 1 h ahead |
Makassar at a glance
- CountryIndonesia
- Population1,474,393
- Coordinates5.15° S, 119.43° E
- Elevation6 m
- Time zone IDAsia/Makassar
- Standard timeWITA (UTC+8)
- Daylight saving timenone
- Calling code+62
Questions
What time zone is Makassar in?
Makassar keeps WITA (UTC+8) all year. Indonesia has 3 different clock settings; Makassar is in the zone tzdata calls Asia/Makassar, described as “Borneo (east, south), Sulawesi/Celebes, Bali, Nusa Tengarra, Timor (west)”. Its IANA time zone ID is Asia/Makassar.
Does Makassar change its clocks?
No. Makassar stays on WITA (UTC+8) all year, and the tz database records no daylight saving time here at any point.
What is the time difference between Makassar and Jakarta?
Makassar is 1 hour ahead of Jakarta all year.