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Time Difference: Jakarta to Los Angeles

🇮🇩JakartaUTC+7
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇮🇩
Jakarta, Indonesia
Wed, Jun 3
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
14 hours
Los Angeles is 14 hours behind Jakarta
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Jakarta vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Jakarta (Indonesia) uses the Asia/Jakarta timezone at UTC+7, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Jakarta (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Jakarta and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Jakarta and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

JakartaLos AngelesStatus
6am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am5pmJakarta early, Los Angeles evening
8am6pmJakarta early, Los Angeles evening
9am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm10pmJakarta working hours, Los Angeles late evening
1pm11pmJakarta working hours, Los Angeles late evening
2pm12amJakarta working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm1amJakarta working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm2amJakarta working hours, Los Angeles asleep
5pm3amJakarta evening, Los Angeles asleep
6pm4amJakarta evening, Los Angeles asleep
7pm5amJakarta evening, Los Angeles asleep
8pm6amJakarta evening, Los Angeles early
9pm7amJakarta evening, Los Angeles early
10pm8amJakarta late evening, Los Angeles early

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 Los Angeles

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Jakarta is 15 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Jakarta is 14 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Jakarta is 15 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Jakarta and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
14,449 km
Direct flight time
~17h 60m

Jakarta and Los Angeles are 14,449 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 60m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Jakarta and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 14 hours. Jakarta is currently 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Jakarta ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Jakarta is currently 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Jakarta?
When it's 9 AM in Jakarta, it's 7pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Jakarta and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Jakarta and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Jakarta and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Jakarta and Los Angeles are 14,449 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 60 minutes.