Jakarta to Toronto
-11hJakarta
WIBSOURCEToronto
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WIB and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WIB (Western Indonesia Time) and EDT (Eastern 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.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
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 Toronto
WikipediaToronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.
Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world - over 50% of residents were born outside Canada.
Everything You Need to Know About Jakarta and Toronto Time
Jakarta runs on Western Indonesia Time (WIB) at UTC+07:00. Toronto runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Jakarta 11 hours behind Toronto — a difference of -11h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Jakarta it is 10:00 PM in Toronto on the previous day. Midnight in Jakarta is 1:00 PM in Toronto.Toronto observes daylight saving time while Jakarta does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Jakarta to Toronto time conversion table
| Jakarta (WIB) | Toronto (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Jakarta to Toronto time
- Scheduling a call from Jakarta to Toronto: a 10:00 AM start in Jakarta lands at 11:00 PM in Toronto the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -11h gap: Jakarta and Toronto have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Toronto is 10:00 PM in Jakarta.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Jakarta is 9:00 AM in Toronto 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 -11h gap is not.
- With a -11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Jakarta takes the early slot, the next week Toronto does.
- Toronto: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
Best time to call between Jakarta and Toronto
With a -11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Toronto opens at 9:00 AM EDT, which is 10:00 PM in Jakarta, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Jakarta and Toronto have no shared working hours because of the -11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Jakarta is 11 hours behind Toronto (WIB UTC+07:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Jakarta
Does not observe DST
Toronto
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Jakarta and Toronto?
Jakarta (WIB, UTC+07:00) is 11 hours behind Toronto (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -11h.
How do I convert Jakarta time to Toronto time?
Add -11h to Jakarta local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Jakarta is 10:00 PM in Toronto (previous day).
What time is it in Toronto right now?
Toronto uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -11h offset from Jakarta.
What is the best time to call Toronto from Jakarta?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Jakarta, which is 2:00 AM in Toronto.
Which is behind, Jakarta or Toronto?
Jakarta is 11 hours behind Toronto. When it is 12:00 PM in Jakarta it is 1:00 AM in Toronto.
Do Jakarta and Toronto use different time zones?
Jakarta (Indonesia) uses WIB at UTC+07:00, while Toronto (Canada) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Jakarta and America/Toronto.
Does daylight saving time affect the Jakarta–Toronto difference?
Yes at the moment: Toronto is on daylight saving time and Jakarta is not, so the -11h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 Toronto?
Not normally. The -11h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Jakarta and Toronto?
Toronto is -11h 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 Toronto in?
Toronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.
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 Toronto?
Standard business hours in Toronto are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Jakarta and Toronto?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Jakarta works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WIB and Toronto works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (-11h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Jakarta and Toronto?
Jakarta uses IDR (Rp) while Toronto uses CAD (C$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Jakarta and Toronto compare in size?
Jakarta has a population of approximately 10.5 million (metro: 34.5 million), while Toronto has approximately 2.9 million (metro: 6.3 million).
What are the major landmarks in Jakarta and Toronto?
Jakarta is known for Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Old Town (Kota Tua). Toronto is famous for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Ripley's Aquarium.
Do Jakarta and Toronto have stock exchanges?
Yes. Jakarta has the IDX (Indonesia Stock Exchange) and Toronto has the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange). The -11h 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 EST timezone?
Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.
What should I know about the EST timezone?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
When is it midnight in Jakarta, what time is it in Toronto?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Jakarta (WIB), it is -11h later in Toronto (EST).
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