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Gorontalo ranks
#30 for closest to the Equator.
Lat/Long: 0.54° N, 123.06° E
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Population rank: #75 of 9,231 cities in Indonesia by population
Province: Gorontalo
IANA Timezone: Asia/Makassar
Solar time: clocks run about 10m behind the sun
Timezone: WITA
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Indonesia: WIB, WIT, WITA
Gorontalo keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Makassar time zone. Gorontalo does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Sitting close to the equator, Gorontalo sees day length barely change from month to month. Gorontalo lies barely above sea level, at roughly 11 m. Gorontalo is fairly isolated: even Singapore lies some 2141 km off. As one of Indonesia's largest cities, Gorontalo is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Gorontalo at 05:47 and sets at 17:54, giving 12h 07m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Gorontalo
Daylight Hours in Gorontalo
Gorontalo gets 12h 07m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gorontalo is at 05:47 and sunset in Gorontalo is at 17:54.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 05m near the December solstice to 12h 09m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gorontalo and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Gorontalo's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gorontalo.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 20 Aug ● | 04:34 | 05:47 | 11:51 | 15:09 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 04:34 | 05:47 | 11:51 | 15:08 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 04:34 | 05:47 | 11:50 | 15:08 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 04:34 | 05:46 | 11:50 | 15:07 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 04:34 | 05:46 | 11:50 | 15:06 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 04:34 | 05:46 | 11:50 | 15:06 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 04:34 | 05:46 | 11:49 | 15:05 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gorontalo
Sunrise
in Gorontalo
↑
5:47 AM
Sunset
in Gorontalo
↓
5:54 PM
Day Length
12h 07m
Dawn
in Gorontalo
5:26 AM
Dusk
in Gorontalo
6:16 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gorontalo
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
47.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:32
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:51
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Distances & Clock Changes in Gorontalo
How Far Is Gorontalo From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 2,141 km | W (273deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,606 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Tokyo | 4,267 km | NNE (22deg) |
| Sydney | 4,824 km | SE (145deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,842 km | WNW (294deg) |
| Dubai | 7,756 km | WNW (297deg) |
| Moscow | 9,673 km | NW (326deg) |
| Paris | 12,143 km | NW (323deg) |
Gorontalo's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gorontalo and you would surface near Terra Santa, Brazil, about 181 km from the antipodal point at 0.5deg S, 56.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gorontalo
What time is it in Gorontalo right now?
The current local time in Gorontalo is 04:12 on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Gorontalo follows the Asia/Makassar time zone.
What time zone is Gorontalo in?
Gorontalo 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 Gorontalo?
Is Gorontalo on daylight saving time right now?
No — Gorontalo is not currently observing daylight saving time as of August 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gorontalo today?
In Gorontalo today the sun rises at 05:47 and sets at 17:54, giving 12h 07m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gorontalo tonight?
Tonight the moon over Gorontalo is in its First Quarter phase, lit 47.5%.
What is solar time in Gorontalo?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gorontalo, clocks run about 10m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.