Eastern Indonesian Time (WIT)

Eastern Indonesian Time (WIT) operates at UTC+9 and is used across Indonesia's eastern regions, including the Maluku Islands and Papua (Western New Guinea). WIT does not observe daylight saving time and is sometimes referred to as "East Indonesia Time." It provides a consistent time reference for coordinating government, business, and daily activities in these eastern provinces.

Importance and Global Use of WIT

Eastern Indonesian Time (WIT) is vital for managing local governance, education, transportation, and economic activity in Indonesia's easternmost territories. A stable time standard supports consistent public services and helps align operations in these geographically remote regions, where logistics and communication can be challenging.

Internationally, WIT helps Indonesia maintain coordination with nearby Pacific countries and supports maritime, aviation, and trade connections in the region. Its UTC+9 offset also aligns closely with major Asian partners such as Japan and South Korea, benefiting international business and regional cooperation.

Where and When WIT is used worldwide

Other Time Zones in UTC +9

Other time zones share the same offset as Eastern Indonesian Time (WIT), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.

• Japan Standard Time – JST
• Korea Standard Time – KST
• Palau Time – PWT
• East Timor Time – TLT
• Yakutsk Time – YAKT