Current Time in Palu, Indonesia 🇮🇩
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Palu ranks
#49 for closest to the Equator · #65 for most remote.
Lat/Long: 0.91° S, 119.87° E
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Population rank: #35 of 9,231 cities in Indonesia by population
Province: Central Sulawesi
IANA Timezone: Asia/Makassar
Timezone: WITA
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Indonesia: WIB, WIT, WITA
The time now in Palu, Indonesia is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Palu currently observes WITA, UTC+8. Palu keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Makassar time zone. Palu 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. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. Palu lies barely above sea level, at roughly 9 m. Palu is fairly isolated: even Singapore lies some 1802 km off. Palu ranks among the biggest cities in Indonesia, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Palu at 05:40 and sets at 17:48, giving 12h 08m of daylight today.
Palu Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Palu
Palu gets 12h 08m of daylight today. Sunrise in Palu is at 05:40 and sunset in Palu is at 17:48.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 04m near the June solstice to 12h 10m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Palu and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in Indonesia
Cities Sharing Palu's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Palu.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 27 Oct ● | 04:27 | 05:40 | 11:44 | 15:02 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:27 | 05:40 | 11:44 | 15:02 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 04:27 | 05:40 | 11:44 | 15:02 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 04:27 | 05:39 | 11:44 | 15:03 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 04:26 | 05:39 | 11:44 | 15:03 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 04:26 | 05:39 | 11:44 | 15:03 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 04:26 | 05:39 | 11:44 | 15:03 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Palu
Sunrise
in Palu
↑
5:40 AM
Sunset
in Palu
↓
5:48 PM
Day Length
12h 08m
Dawn
in Palu
5:18 AM
Dusk
in Palu
6:10 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Palu
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
98.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 18:50
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 07:13
Distances & Clock Changes in Palu
How Far Is Palu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 1,802 km | W (278deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,656 km | NNW (347deg) |
| Tokyo | 4,556 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Sydney | 4,905 km | SE (142deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,588 km | WNW (296deg) |
| Dubai | 7,515 km | WNW (298deg) |
| Moscow | 9,608 km | NW (326deg) |
| Paris | 12,055 km | NW (322deg) |
Palu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Palu and you would surface near Boa Vista, Brazil, about 221 km from the antipodal point at 0.9deg N, 60.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palu
What time is it in Palu right now?
The current local time in Palu is 15:54 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Palu follows the Asia/Makassar time zone.
What time zone is Palu in?
Palu 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 Palu?
Is Palu on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Palu as of October 27, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Palu today?
In Palu today the sun rises at 05:40 and sets at 17:48, giving 12h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Palu tonight?
Over Palu tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 98.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Palu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Palu, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.