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Time Difference: Jakarta to London

🇮🇩JakartaUTC+7
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇮🇩
Jakarta, Indonesia
Wed, Jun 3
🇬🇧
London, UK
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
6 hours
London is 6 hours behind Jakarta
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Jakarta vs London timezone guide

Jakarta (Indonesia) uses the Asia/Jakarta timezone at UTC+7, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. This means London is 7 hours behind Jakarta (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Jakarta and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 2 hours per day. The shared window is 3pm–5pm in Jakarta, which is 9am–11am in London. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

JakartaLondonStatus
6am12amJakarta early, London asleep
7am1amJakarta early, London asleep
8am2amJakarta early, London asleep
9am3amJakarta working hours, London asleep
10am4amJakarta working hours, London asleep
11am5amJakarta working hours, London asleep
12pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm4pmJakarta late evening, London working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Jakarta and London

London observes daylight saving time, but Jakarta does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around London's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Jakarta is 7 hours ahead London
  • Mar 29 → Oct 25Jakarta is 6 hours ahead London
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Jakarta is 7 hours ahead London

Distance between Jakarta and London

Great-circle distance
11,718 km
Direct flight time
~14h 47m

Jakarta and London are 11,718 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~14h 47m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Jakarta and London?
The current time difference is 6 hours. Jakarta is currently 6 hours ahead of London.
Is Jakarta ahead of London?
Yes. Jakarta is currently 6 hours ahead of London.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Jakarta?
When it's 9 AM in Jakarta, it's 3am in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Jakarta and London?
The best window is 3pm–5pm in Jakarta, which is 9am–11am in London. That's 2 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Jakarta and London observe daylight saving time?
London observes daylight saving time, but Jakarta does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Jakarta and London?
Jakarta and London are 11,718 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 14 hours 47 minutes.