Jakarta to Delhi
-1h 30mJakarta
WIBSOURCEDelhi
ISTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WIB and IST on the World Map
The map below highlights the WIB (Western Indonesia Time) and IST (India Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
IST – India Standard Time
UTC+05:30India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
- •India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
- •IST is one of only a handful of time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •IST is the most populous single time zone in the world with over 1.4 billion people.
- •The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) operate on IST.
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).
About Delhi
WikipediaDelhi operates on India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. As India's capital, Delhi time is synchronized with Mumbai and India's National Stock Exchange.
Delhi serves as India's political capital while Mumbai is the financial capital.
Jakarta vs Delhi: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Jakarta runs on Western Indonesia Time (WIB) at UTC+07:00. Delhi runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. That puts Jakarta 1 hour 30 minutes behind Delhi — a difference of -1h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Jakarta it is 7:30 AM in Delhi. Midnight in Jakarta is 10:30 PM in Delhi. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Jakarta to Delhi time conversion table
| Jakarta (WIB) | Delhi (IST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:30 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:30 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:30 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:30 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:30 PM | same day |
Why people convert Jakarta to Delhi time
- Scheduling a call from Jakarta to Delhi: a 10:00 AM start in Jakarta lands at 8:30 AM in Delhi, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Jakarta and Delhi are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM WIB time (9:00 AM–3:30 PM IST). That is roughly 6 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Delhi local time against Jakarta keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -1h 30m offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WIB" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h 30m gap is not.
- Block 10:30 AM–5:00 PM WIB as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Jakarta and need Delhi 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 IST (India Standard Time)
India Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the 82.5°E meridian, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. India uses a single time zone despite spanning roughly 30° of longitude, which has been debated. IST does not observe daylight saving time. India is the world's most populous country, making IST one of the most-used time zones globally. The IT outsourcing industry and call centers operate primarily on IST, making the EST-to-IST conversion one of the most searched timezone conversions.
Best time to call between Jakarta and Delhi
Both Jakarta and Delhi sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:30 AM–5:00 PM WIB, which is 9:00 AM–3:30 PM IST. That gives roughly 6 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Jakarta and Delhi share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (10:30 AM–5:00 PM WIB), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Jakarta is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Delhi (WIB UTC+07:00 → IST UTC+05:30). The shared working window is 10:30 AM–5:00 PM WIB. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Jakarta and Delhi?
Jakarta (WIB, UTC+07:00) is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Delhi (IST, UTC+05:30). The gap is currently -1h 30m.
How do I convert Jakarta time to Delhi time?
Add -1h 30m to Jakarta local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Jakarta is 7:30 AM in Delhi.
What time is it in Delhi right now?
Delhi uses IST at UTC+05:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h 30m offset from Jakarta.
What is the best time to call Delhi from Jakarta?
Call between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM WIB — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:30 PM IST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Jakarta or Delhi?
Jakarta is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Delhi. When it is 12:00 PM in Jakarta it is 10:30 AM in Delhi.
Do Jakarta and Delhi use different time zones?
Jakarta (Indonesia) uses WIB at UTC+07:00, while Delhi (India) uses IST at UTC+05:30. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Jakarta and Asia/Kolkata.
Does daylight saving time affect the Jakarta–Delhi difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h 30m offset between Jakarta and Delhi is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Jakarta's time zone?
WIB also covers Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, Palembang.
Which countries use WIB, Jakarta's zone?
WIB is used in Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, West Kalimantan).
Is there a day difference between Jakarta and Delhi?
Not normally. The -1h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Jakarta and Delhi?
Delhi is -1h 30m from Jakarta.
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 timezone is Delhi in?
Delhi operates on India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. As India's capital, Delhi time is synchronized with Mumbai and India's National Stock Exchange.
What are the business hours in Jakarta?
Standard business hours in Jakarta are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WIB.
What are the business hours in Delhi?
Standard business hours in Delhi are 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Jakarta and Delhi?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Jakarta works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WIB and Delhi works 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST (-1h 30m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Jakarta and Delhi?
Jakarta uses IDR (Rp) while Delhi uses INR (₹). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Jakarta and Delhi compare in size?
Jakarta has a population of approximately 10.5 million (metro: 34.5 million), while Delhi has approximately 11 million (metro: 32.9 million).
What are the major landmarks in Jakarta and Delhi?
Jakarta is known for Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Old Town (Kota Tua). Delhi is famous for India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar.
Do Jakarta and Delhi have stock exchanges?
Yes. Jakarta has the IDX (Indonesia Stock Exchange) and Delhi has the NSE (National Stock Exchange). The -1h 30m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use WIB (Western Indonesia Time)?
WIB is used in Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, West Kalimantan).
Does WIB observe daylight saving time?
No, WIB does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+07:00 year-round.
What are some interesting 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.
Which cities are in the IST timezone?
Major cities in the IST timezone include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad.
What is the UTC offset for IST?
India Standard Time (IST) is at UTC+05:30.
What should I know about the IST timezone?
India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
When is it midnight in Jakarta, what time is it in Delhi?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Jakarta (WIB), it is -1h 30m later in Delhi (IST).
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