Current Time in Balikpapan, Indonesia 🇮🇩
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Balikpapan ranks
#98 for closest to the Equator.
Lat/Long: 1.27° S, 116.83° E
Elevation: 67 m above sea level
Population rank: #21 of 9,231 cities in Indonesia by population
Province: East Kalimantan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Makassar
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WITA
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Indonesia: WIB, WIT, WITA
Balikpapan is in the Asia/Makassar time zone (UTC+08:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Balikpapan, Indonesia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Balikpapan
Balikpapan gets 12h 03m of daylight today. Sunrise in Balikpapan is at 06:12 and sunset in Balikpapan is at 18:15.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 03m near the June solstice to 12h 12m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 04:55 | 06:12 | 12:13 | 15:38 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:55 | 06:12 | 12:13 | 15:38 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:55 | 06:12 | 12:14 | 15:39 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:55 | 06:12 | 12:14 | 15:39 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:55 | 06:13 | 12:14 | 15:39 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:56 | 06:13 | 12:14 | 15:39 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 04:56 | 06:13 | 12:14 | 15:40 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Balikpapan
Sunrise
in Balikpapan
↑
6:12 AM
Sunset
in Balikpapan
↓
6:15 PM
Day Length
12h 02m
Dawn
in Balikpapan
5:49 AM
Dusk
in Balikpapan
6:38 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Balikpapan
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:08
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:35
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How Far Is Balikpapan From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 1,476 km | WNW (281deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,639 km | N (354deg) |
| Tokyo | 4,741 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Sydney | 5,090 km | SE (139deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,304 km | WNW (298deg) |
| Dubai | 7,236 km | WNW (299deg) |
| Moscow | 9,453 km | NNW (326deg) |
| Paris | 11,877 km | NW (321deg) |
Balikpapan's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Balikpapan and you would surface near Barcelos, Brazil, about 251 km from the antipodal point at 1.3deg N, 63.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balikpapan
What time is it in Balikpapan right now?
The current local time in Balikpapan is 13:09 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Balikpapan follows the Asia/Makassar time zone.
What time zone is Balikpapan in?
Balikpapan uses the Asia/Makassar IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Balikpapan?
Balikpapan is UTC+08:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Balikpapan local time, shift the clock 08:00 hours forward.
Is Balikpapan on daylight saving time right now?
No — Balikpapan is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Balikpapan today?
Today in Balikpapan: sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset is at 18:15, giving 12h 02m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Balikpapan tonight?
The moon phase over Balikpapan tonight is Waxing Crescent with 13.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Balikpapan?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Balikpapan, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.