Helsinki to Jakarta
+4hHelsinki
EESTSOURCEJakarta
WIBGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EEST and WIB on the World Map
The map below highlights the EEST (Eastern European Time) and WIB (Western Indonesia Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
WIB – Western Indonesia Time
UTC+07:00Western Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+07:00) covers Java, Sumatra and West Kalimantan, including Jakarta.
- •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.
About Helsinki
WikipediaHelsinki operates on Eastern European Time (EET/EEST), UTC+2. As a global gaming and design hub, Helsinki coordinates with EU and Russian markets.
Finland has been ranked the world's happiest country for several consecutive years.
About Jakarta
WikipediaJakarta operates on Western Indonesia Time (WIB), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy, Jakarta's IDX is a key emerging market exchange.
Indonesia has 3 time zones; Jakarta uses Western Indonesia Time (WIB).
Everything You Need to Know About Helsinki and Jakarta Time
Helsinki runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Jakarta runs on Western Indonesia Time (WIB) at UTC+07:00. That puts Helsinki 4 hours ahead of Jakarta — a difference of +4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Helsinki it is 1:00 PM in Jakarta. Midnight in Helsinki is 4:00 AM in Jakarta.Helsinki observes daylight saving time while Jakarta does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Helsinki to Jakarta time conversion table
| Helsinki (EEST) | Jakarta (WIB) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Helsinki to Jakarta time
- Scheduling a call from Helsinki to Jakarta: a 10:00 AM start in Helsinki lands at 2:00 PM in Jakarta, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Helsinki and Jakarta are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM EEST time (1:00 PM–5:00 PM WIB). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Helsinki-based team with Jakarta contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +4h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–1:00 PM EEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Helsinki and need Jakarta colleagues present.
- Helsinki: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +4h gap.
About EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
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.
Best time to call between Helsinki and Jakarta
Both Helsinki and Jakarta sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–1:00 PM EEST, which is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM WIB. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Helsinki and Jakarta overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Helsinki is 4 hours ahead of Jakarta (EEST UTC+03:00 → WIB UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM EEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Helsinki
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Jakarta
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Helsinki and Jakarta?
Helsinki (EEST, UTC+03:00) is 4 hours ahead of Jakarta (WIB, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +4h.
How do I convert Helsinki time to Jakarta time?
Add +4h to Helsinki local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Helsinki is 1:00 PM in Jakarta.
What time is it in Jakarta right now?
Jakarta uses WIB at UTC+07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +4h offset from Helsinki.
What is the best time to call Jakarta from Helsinki?
Call between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM EEST — that maps to 1:00 PM–5:00 PM WIB and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Helsinki or Jakarta?
Helsinki is 4 hours ahead of Jakarta. When it is 12:00 PM in Helsinki it is 4:00 PM in Jakarta.
Do Helsinki and Jakarta use different time zones?
Helsinki (Finland) uses EEST at UTC+03:00, while Jakarta (Indonesia) uses WIB at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Helsinki and Asia/Jakarta.
Does daylight saving time affect the Helsinki–Jakarta difference?
Yes at the moment: Helsinki is on daylight saving time and Jakarta is not, so the +4h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Helsinki's time zone?
EEST also covers Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and 4 more.
Which countries use EEST, Helsinki's zone?
EEST is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and 9 more.
Is there a day difference between Helsinki and Jakarta?
Not normally. The +4h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Helsinki and Jakarta?
Jakarta is +4h from Helsinki.
What timezone is Helsinki in?
Helsinki operates on Eastern European Time (EET/EEST), UTC+2. As a global gaming and design hub, Helsinki coordinates with EU and Russian markets.
What timezone is Jakarta in?
Jakarta operates on Western Indonesia Time (WIB), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy, Jakarta's IDX is a key emerging market exchange.
What are the business hours in Helsinki?
Standard business hours in Helsinki are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EET.
What are the business hours in Jakarta?
Standard business hours in Jakarta are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WIB.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Helsinki and Jakarta?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Helsinki works 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EET and Jakarta works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WIB (+4h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Helsinki and Jakarta?
Helsinki uses EUR (€) while Jakarta uses IDR (Rp). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Helsinki and Jakarta compare in size?
Helsinki has a population of approximately 656,000 (metro: 1.5 million), while Jakarta has approximately 10.5 million (metro: 34.5 million).
What are the major landmarks in Helsinki and Jakarta?
Helsinki is known for Helsinki Cathedral, Suomenlinna Fortress, Temppeliaukio Church. Jakarta is famous for Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Old Town (Kota Tua).
Do Helsinki and Jakarta have stock exchanges?
Yes. Helsinki has the Nasdaq Helsinki and Jakarta has the IDX (Indonesia Stock Exchange). The +4h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use EET (Eastern European Time)?
EET is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, and 11 more countries.
Does EET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EET switches to EEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EET?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
Which cities are in the WIB timezone?
Major cities in the WIB timezone include Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, Palembang.
What is the UTC offset for WIB?
Western Indonesia Time (WIB) is at UTC+07:00.
What should I know about the WIB timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in Helsinki, what time is it in Jakarta?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Helsinki (EET), it is +4h later in Jakarta (WIB).
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