Current local time in Tarakan, Indonesia
WITA · UTC+08:00 · Central Indonesia Time
About Tarakan
Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara, Indonesia uses the Central Indonesia Time time zone (Asia/Makassar), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 97,478.
| Country: | Indonesia |
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| State / region: | Kalimantan Utara |
| Coordinates: | 3°19′N / 117°35′E |
| Population: | 97,478 |
| Currency: | Indonesian rupiah (IDR) |
| Languages: | Indonesian |
| Country calling code: | +62 |
Time zone in Tarakan
| 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
Tarakan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Tarakan today
| Sunrise: | 05:53 |
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| Sunset: | 17:54 |
| Solar noon: | 11:54 |
| Day length: | 12h 01m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:32 – 18:15 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WITA) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Tarakan
- London+7 hTarakan is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hTarakan is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hTarakan is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Tarakan time
What time zone is Tarakan in?
Tarakan uses the IANA time zone Asia/Makassar (Central Indonesia Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Tarakan observe daylight saving time?
Tarakan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Tarakan and London?
Right now Tarakan 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 Tarakan and New York?
Right now Tarakan 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.