What is the time difference between Indonesia and France?
Indonesia's time difference varies by region: +5 hours for the west (Java, Sumatra), +6 hours for the centre (Bali, Sulawesi), +7 hours for the east (Moluccas, Papua) during French winter time. Subtract 1 hour during summer time.
Indonesia's three time zones
Indonesia spans three different time zones, creating variable time differences with France:
- West (WIB): Java, Sumatra, West Kalimantan — +5h in winter, +4h in summer
- Central (WITA): Bali, Sulawesi, Central/South Kalimantan, Nusa Tenggara — +6h in winter, +5h in summer
- East (WIT): Moluccas, West Papua — +7h in winter, +6h in summer
Practical calculation
When it is 12pm in France:
- Jakarta, Yogyakarta: 5pm (winter) / 4pm (summer)
- Bali, Makassar: 6pm (winter) / 5pm (summer)
- Jayapura, Ambon: 7pm (winter) / 6pm (summer)
To remember
Indonesia does not apply seasonal time changes, unlike France. The time difference therefore varies between French winter and summer.