Current local time in Balikpapan, Indonesia
Live clock, UTC offset, time zone, daylight saving status and location data for Balikpapan.
No clock change applied. Permanent standard time.
City
Balikpapan
Region / Country
Kalimantan Timur
,
Indonesia
Time zone
Asia/Makassar, UTC +8 h.
Population
445 905 people
Latitude
-1.25
Longitude
116.83
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Time Zone and UTC in Balikpapan
This page explains how local time in Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia relates to UTC, daylight saving rules and practical time conversion between cities.
Global reference: UTC
Local time zone: Asia/Makassar
Daylight saving status: This location does not currently use a seasonal clock change.
How local time is calculated
Local time in Balikpapan is based on the official time zone assigned to this location in Indonesia. The current time is calculated from Asia/Makassar and displayed as a live clock.
UTC offset explained
The current UTC offset for Balikpapan is UTC +8. UTC works as the global reference point for clocks, servers, aviation, calendars and international scheduling systems.
Clock changes and time stability
This location does not currently use a seasonal clock change. The daylight saving status is important because some places move clocks during the year, while others keep the same standard time permanently.
Comparing Balikpapan with other cities
Balikpapan is 2 hours behind Sydney, Balikpapan is 11 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro, Balikpapan has the same local time as Beijing. The time difference chart above gives a faster visual comparison with major cities.
FAQ about time in Balikpapan
What time is it in Balikpapan right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia and updates automatically.
What time zone does Balikpapan use?
Balikpapan uses the Asia/Makassar time zone.
What is the UTC offset in Balikpapan?
The current UTC offset in Balikpapan is UTC +8.
Is it a good time to call Balikpapan now?
The call-time block on this page shows whether the current local time is inside the common 09:00–18:00 business window.