Indonesia Time to India Time: Bali (WITA) and Jakarta (WIB) to IST
Indonesia has three time zones, so the gap with India depends on where you are going. Bali is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India. Jakarta, Java and Sumatra are 1 hour 30 minutes ahead, and Papua is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead. When it is 12 noon in Bali, it is 9:30 AM in India.
Most people in India look up Indonesia time because of Bali, but the same question comes up for Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Labuan Bajo and for calls to family, students and business partners. This guide shows all three zones side by side, with one hour table, examples, call times and a few local details. For other countries, see our travel time tools.
Quick Answer
- Bali, Lombok, Sulawesi and Labuan Bajo (WITA, UTC+8): 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India.
- Jakarta, Java and Sumatra (WIB, UTC+7): 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of India.
- Papua and Maluku (WIT, UTC+9): 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of India.
- India time zone: India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30.
- Daylight saving: neither country changes its clocks, so the gaps stay the same all year.
Key Takeaways
- For a Bali trip, subtract 2 hours 30 minutes from Bali time to get India time.
- For Jakarta and Java, subtract 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Bali is on the same time as Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
- Jakarta is on the same time as Bangkok and Vietnam.
- Flying from Jakarta to Bali, you move your watch one hour ahead.
Indonesia Time Zones Explained
Indonesia stretches across thousands of islands, so it uses three time zones. Western Indonesia Time (WIB) is UTC+7 and covers Jakarta, Java and Sumatra, plus parts of Kalimantan. Central Indonesia Time (WITA) is UTC+8 and covers Bali, Lombok, Sulawesi, Labuan Bajo and the Nusa Tenggara islands. Eastern Indonesia Time (WIT) is UTC+9 and covers Maluku and Papua.
India uses India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30, across the whole country. The gap is the difference between the two. For Bali that is 8 hours minus 5 hours 30 minutes, which equals 2 hours 30 minutes. For Jakarta it is 7 hours minus 5 hours 30 minutes, which equals 1 hour 30 minutes. Neither country uses daylight saving time.
How to Convert Indonesia Time to IST
- Bali (WITA) to India: subtract 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Jakarta (WIB) to India: subtract 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Papua (WIT) to India: subtract 3 hours 30 minutes.
- India to Indonesia: add the same amount.
An easy way to do it in your head for Bali is to take away 3 hours, then add back 30 minutes. For example, 7:00 PM in Bali becomes 4:00 PM, then 4:30 PM in India.
Indonesia to IST: Hour-by-Hour Table
Find the local clock time on the left, then read the column for the zone you need. For times in between, such as 6:40 PM, look up 6 PM and add the 40 minutes.
| Local clock time | India time if Jakarta (WIB) | India time if Bali (WITA) | India time if Papua (WIT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:30 PM (previous day) | 9:30 PM (previous day) | 8:30 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 11:30 PM (previous day) | 10:30 PM (previous day) | 9:30 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 12:30 AM | 11:30 PM (previous day) | 10:30 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 1:30 AM | 12:30 AM | 11:30 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 2:30 AM | 1:30 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:30 AM | 2:30 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:30 AM | 3:30 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:30 AM | 4:30 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:30 AM | 5:30 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:30 AM | 6:30 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:30 AM | 7:30 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 9:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:30 PM | 11:30 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 12:30 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 1:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
Common Examples
What is 12 noon Bali time in India?
It is 9:30 AM in India on the same day.
What is 8 PM Bali time in IST?
It is 5:30 PM in India on the same day.
What is 6 PM Jakarta time in India?
It is 4:30 PM in India on the same day.
What is 9 PM IST in Bali?
It is 11:30 PM in Bali on the same day.
What is 11 PM IST in Bali?
It is 1:30 AM the next day in Bali.
What is 9 PM IST in Jakarta?
It is 10:30 PM in Jakarta on the same day.
Best Time to Call Indonesia from India
| Who you are calling | Good time in India | Time in Bali | Time in Jakarta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family and friends in the evening | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM | 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM |
| Offices, both sides at work | 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM | 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Early catch-up before work | 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM | 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
A few tips:
- Avoid your late evening. A call at 10 PM from India reaches Bali at 12:30 AM.
- Weekends line up. Indonesia works Monday to Friday, like most offices in India.
- Say which city you mean. Write 4:00 PM IST (6:30 PM Bali) in invites so there is no mix up between zones.
For more ideas on staying in touch across time zones, see our guide on the best time to call family abroad from India.
Planning a Trip to Bali or Indonesia
Most itineraries from India connect through Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok, and the whole journey often takes about 9 to 14 hours depending on the layover. Some non-stop flights run on certain routes and seasons, so check with the airline. A flight from Jakarta to Bali takes about 2 hours, and you move your watch one hour ahead when you land.
The gap with Bali is 2 hours 30 minutes, so some travellers feel a little tired for a day or two. Get daylight in the morning after you land and sleep at a normal Bali bedtime. Try our Jet Lag Planner, and read our guide to your first long-haul flight.
One Bali detail that affects timing: on Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, the whole island shuts down for about 24 hours, including the airport. It usually falls in March, but the date changes every year, so check it before you book.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming one time zone for Indonesia. Bali and Jakarta are one hour apart.
- Adding instead of subtracting. Indonesia is ahead of India, so subtract to get India time.
- Using Jakarta time for a Bali booking. Check the time zone of the island where the activity is.
- Missing the date change. Late evening in India is already after midnight in Bali.
- Looking for daylight saving. It is not used, so the gaps never change.
Indonesia Time to India Time in Hindi
इंडोनेशिया में तीन टाइम ज़ोन हैं, इसलिए भारत के साथ अंतर जगह के हिसाब से बदलता है। बाली का समय भारत से 2 घंटे 30 मिनट आगे है। जकार्ता का समय भारत से 1 घंटा 30 मिनट आगे है। बाली में दोपहर 12:00 बजे हों तो भारत में सुबह 9:30 बजे होते हैं। दोनों देशों में डेलाइट सेविंग टाइम नहीं है।
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bali and India?
Bali is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India all year. Bali uses Central Indonesia Time (WITA), UTC+8.
What is 12 noon Bali time in India?
It is 9:30 AM in India on the same day.
Is Jakarta time the same as Bali time?
No. Jakarta uses Western Indonesia Time (WIB), UTC+7, which is one hour behind Bali. Jakarta is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of India.
How many time zones does Indonesia have?
Three: WIB (UTC+7), WITA (UTC+8) and WIT (UTC+9). They are 1 hour 30 minutes, 2 hours 30 minutes and 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of India.
Does Indonesia use daylight saving time?
No. None of the three zones change their clocks, so each gap with India stays the same all year.
Is Bali time the same as Singapore time?
Yes. Bali, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong all use UTC+8, so they show the same time.
What is the best time to call Bali from India?
For family, 5 PM to 8 PM in India reaches Bali at 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM. For work, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM in India overlaps with working hours in Bali.
Keep Planning
- Compare more countries on our travel tools page.
- See your family time zones at once on the Family Clock.
- Same time as Bali: Singapore time to India time, Malaysia time to India time and Hong Kong time to India time.
- Same time as Jakarta: Thailand time to India time.
Sources
Last updated: 28 October 2026. Time zone rules can change, so check the live tool before an important booking.
Varinder Kaur is from Amritsar, India. She has traveled to well-known places across India, including Darjeeling, and to a few countries abroad, and shares travel experiences and practical tips for travelers through OpinionHook.
