Time Now in Samarinda, Indonesia 🇮🇩
🏆
Samarinda ranks
#27 for closest to the Equator.
Lat/Long: 0.49° S, 117.15° E
Elevation: 24 m above sea level
Population rank: #19 of 9,231 cities in Indonesia by population
Province: East Kalimantan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Makassar
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WITA
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Indonesia: WIB, WIT, WITA
Clocks in Samarinda are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Makassar zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. At about 24 m, Samarinda is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Singapore, is a distant 1496 km away. Samarinda ranks among the biggest cities in Indonesia, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Time & Daylight in Samarinda
Daylight Hours in Samarinda
Samarinda gets 12h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Samarinda is at 06:13 and sunset in Samarinda is at 18:18.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 05m near the June solstice to 12h 09m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Samarinda and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Samarinda right now.
Other Cities in Indonesia with Local Time
Cities Sharing Samarinda's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Samarinda.
Weather in Samarinda
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Samarinda
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Aug ● | 05:00 | 06:13 | 12:16 | 15:36 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 05:00 | 06:13 | 12:16 | 15:36 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 05:00 | 06:12 | 12:15 | 15:35 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 04:59 | 06:12 | 12:15 | 15:35 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 04:59 | 06:12 | 12:15 | 15:34 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 04:59 | 06:12 | 12:15 | 15:34 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 04:59 | 06:12 | 12:14 | 15:33 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
Add Samarinda Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable Samarinda widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
Samarinda Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for Samarinda on any website
Samarinda Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Samarinda
Samarinda Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Samarinda
Samarinda Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Samarinda
Samarinda Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Samarinda local time
14-day Forecast for Samarinda
Moon Phases & Times for Samarinda
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
2.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:06
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:39
View the detailed moon calendar for Samarinda with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Samarinda
How Far Is Samarinda From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 1,496 km | W (278deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,557 km | N (353deg) |
| Tokyo | 4,648 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Sydney | 5,133 km | SE (140deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,296 km | WNW (297deg) |
| Dubai | 7,226 km | WNW (298deg) |
| Moscow | 9,400 km | NW (326deg) |
| Paris | 11,831 km | NW (321deg) |
Samarinda's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Samarinda and you would surface near Barcelos, Brazil, about 163 km from the antipodal point at 0.5deg N, 62.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Samarinda
What time is it in Samarinda right now?
The current local time in Samarinda is 08:40 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Samarinda follows the Asia/Makassar time zone.
What time zone is Samarinda in?
Samarinda 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 Samarinda?
Is Samarinda on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Samarinda as of August 14, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Samarinda tonight?
Tonight the moon over Samarinda is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 2.2%.
What is solar time in Samarinda?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Samarinda, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.