Time Now in Bitung, Indonesia 🇮🇩
Lat/Long: 1.44° N, 125.13° E
Elevation: 21 m above sea level
Population rank: #61 of 9,231 cities in Indonesia by population
Province: North Sulawesi
IANA Timezone: Asia/Makassar
Solar time: clocks run about 20m behind the sun
Timezone: WITA
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Indonesia: WIB, WIT, WITA
Bitung 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 Bitung, Indonesia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Bitung
Daylight Hours in Bitung
Bitung gets 12h 12m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bitung is at 05:39 and sunset in Bitung is at 17:50.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 02m near the December solstice to 12h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bitung and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Bitung right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Bitung
What is the current local time in Bitung?
The live local time in Bitung is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Bitung currently observes WITA, with a standard offset of UTC+08:00.
What time zone is Bitung in?
Bitung uses the WITA time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+08:00.
Does Bitung observe daylight saving time?
No. Bitung stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Bitung's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bitung.
Weather in Bitung
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Prayer Times in Bitung
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 12 Jul ● | 04:22 | 05:39 | 11:45 | 15:10 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:22 | 05:39 | 11:45 | 15:10 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:22 | 05:39 | 11:45 | 15:10 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:23 | 05:39 | 11:45 | 15:10 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:23 | 05:39 | 11:45 | 15:10 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:23 | 05:39 | 11:45 | 15:10 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:23 | 05:39 | 11:45 | 15:10 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bitung
Sunrise
in Bitung
↑
5:39 AM
Sunset
in Bitung
↓
5:50 PM
Day Length
12h 11m
Dawn
in Bitung
5:16 AM
Dusk
in Bitung
6:13 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Bitung
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
5.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:08
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 16:43
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Distances & Clock Changes in Bitung
How Far Is Bitung From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 2,369 km | W (270deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,607 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Tokyo | 4,091 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Sydney | 4,780 km | SSE (148deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,014 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Dubai | 7,918 km | WNW (296deg) |
| Moscow | 9,720 km | NW (326deg) |
| Paris | 12,199 km | NW (324deg) |
Bitung's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bitung and you would surface near Alenquer, Brazil, about 58 km from the antipodal point at 1.4deg S, 54.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bitung
What time is it in Bitung right now?
The current local time in Bitung is 20:55 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Bitung follows the Asia/Makassar time zone.
What time zone is Bitung in?
Bitung 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 Bitung?
Is Bitung on daylight saving time right now?
No — Bitung is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bitung today?
Today in Bitung: sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset is at 17:50, giving 12h 11m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bitung tonight?
The moon phase over Bitung tonight is Waning Crescent with 5.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Bitung?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bitung, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.