Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Indonesia to Iran

-3h 30m

Indonesia

WIBSOURCE

UTC+07:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Iran

IRST

UTC+03:30

HH08

MM30

08:30 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Indonesia

Iran

12:00 AM

8:30 PM-1

2:00 AM

10:30 PM-1

4:00 AM

12:30 AM

6:00 AM

2:30 AM

8:00 AM

4:30 AM

10:00 AM

6:30 AM

12:00 PM

8:30 AM

2:00 PM

10:30 AM

4:00 PM

12:30 PM

6:00 PM

2:30 PM

8:00 PM

4:30 PM

10:00 PM

6:30 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

WIB and IRST on the World Map

The map below highlights the WIB (Western Indonesia Time) and IRST (Iran Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

WIB Zone

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IRST Zone

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WIB – Western Indonesia Time

UTC+07:00

Western Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+07:00) covers Java, Sumatra and West Kalimantan, including Jakarta.

Countries in WIB

Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, West Kalimantan)

Major Cities in WIB

JakartaSurabayaBandungMedanPalembang

Key Facts about WIB

•Indonesia spans three time zones: WIB (UTC+07:00), WITA (UTC+08:00) and WIT (UTC+09:00).
•Indonesia has not observed daylight saving time since 1964.
•Jakarta is the largest city in Southeast Asia by population.
•WIB shares the UTC+07:00 offset with Indochina Time.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+07:00 year-round

Learn more about WIB on Wikipedia

IRST – Iran Standard Time

UTC+03:30

Iran Standard Time (IRST) is the time zone for Iran, 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.

Countries in IRST

Iran

Major Cities in IRST

TehranIsfahanMashhadTabrizShirazKaraj

Key Facts about IRST

•IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset.
•Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
•Tehran has a metropolitan population of over 16 million.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to IRDT

Learn more about IRST on Wikipedia

Understanding the -3h 30m Gap: Indonesia vs Iran

Indonesia runs on Western Indonesia Time (WIB) at UTC+07:00. Iran runs on Iran Standard Time (IRST) at UTC+03:30. That puts Indonesia 3 hours 30 minutes behind Iran — a difference of -3h 30m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Indonesia it is 5:30 AM in Iran. Midnight in Indonesia is 8:30 PM in Iran. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Indonesia to Iran time conversion table

Indonesia (WIB)	Iran (IRST)	Day
12:00 AM	8:30 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	2:30 AM	same day
7:00 AM	3:30 AM	same day
8:00 AM	4:30 AM	same day
9:00 AM	5:30 AM	same day
12:00 PM	8:30 AM	same day
3:00 PM	11:30 AM	same day
5:00 PM	1:30 PM	same day
6:00 PM	2:30 PM	same day
9:00 PM	5:30 PM	same day

Why people convert Indonesia to Iran time

Scheduling a call from Indonesia to Iran: a 10:00 AM start in Indonesia lands at 6:30 AM in Iran, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Indonesia and Iran are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM WIB time (9:00 AM–1:30 PM IRST). That is roughly 4 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Indonesia is 4:30 PM in Iran makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WIB" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h 30m gap is not.
Block 12:30 PM–5:00 PM WIB as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Indonesia and need Iran colleagues present.

About WIB (Western Indonesia Time)

Western Indonesia Time (WIB, Waktu Indonesia Barat) is one of Indonesia's three time zones, fixed at UTC+07:00 all year. It covers Java, Sumatra, West Kalimantan and the provinces around them — home to Jakarta, the country's capital and largest city, plus Surabaya and Bandung. Indonesia does not observe daylight saving time, so WIB never shifts. WIB shares its UTC+07:00 offset with Indochina Time (ICT) and Christmas Island Time, but is a distinct zone covering the western half of the Indonesian archipelago. The country's other zones are WITA (UTC+08:00) in the centre and WIT (UTC+09:00) in the east.

About IRST (Iran Standard Time)

Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of the few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time (IRDT, UTC+04:30) from late March to late September. Tehran, the capital, is one of the largest cities in the Middle East.

Best time to call between Indonesia and Iran

Both Indonesia and Iran sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:30 PM–5:00 PM WIB, which is 9:00 AM–1:30 PM IRST. That gives roughly 4 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Indonesia and Iran overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Indonesia is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Iran (WIB UTC+07:00 → IRST UTC+03:30). The shared working window is 12:30 PM–5:00 PM WIB. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Indonesia and Iran?

Indonesia (WIB, UTC+07:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Iran (IRST, UTC+03:30). The gap is currently -3h 30m.

How do I convert Indonesia time to Iran time?

Add -3h 30m to Indonesia local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Indonesia is 5:30 AM in Iran.

What time is it in Iran right now?

Iran uses IRST at UTC+03:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h 30m offset from Indonesia.