Semarang in numbers
- Coordinates
- -6.9931, 110.4210
- Population
- 1 694 740
- Region
- Central Java
- Country
- Indonesia, Asia
- Capital
- Jakarta — 404 km away
- Same name
- 9 more places in the world share this name
What time is it in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia
Find Semarang’s current local time, today’s sunrise and sunset, and the latest weather details. This gives a practical snapshot of the day in Central Java for communication, travel, and outdoor activity.
Semarang, Indonesia
Friday, 4 September 2026
UTC+7 · Asia/Jakarta
Local time in Semarang
UTC+7 · no daylight saving time
The sun today
Sunrise 05:39 Solar noon 11:39 Sunset 17:39 Daylight 12 h 00 min Night 12 h 00 min Civil twilight 05:18 – 18:00
Weather in Semarang right now
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Weather data by Open-Meteo, updated every 30 minutes.
Semarang and its neighbours
Postal codes
- 38119
- 53411
Postal codes come from the free GeoNames dataset. Where a code is listed with a distance, it belongs to a nearby settlement — GeoNames spells that name differently from ours.
Largest cities in Central Java
- Jepara 1 257 912
- Surakarta 526 870
- Pekalongan 324 564
- Tegal 297 173
- Cilacap 256 996
- Purwokerto 230 235
Other places named Semarang
- Semarang Bengkulu, Indonesia
- Semarang Central Java, Indonesia
- Semarang Central Java, Indonesia
- Semarang Central Java, Indonesia
- Semarang Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Same time zone — Asia/Jakarta
Nearby places
- Palebaran — 0.8 km
- Genuk Satu — 1.3 km
- Lamper Lor — 1.9 km
- Kalilanase — 1.9 km
- Petompon — 2.1 km
- Karangkumpul — 2.5 km
What time is it in Semarang
Semarang is a city in Central Java, Indonesia. It uses Western Indonesian Time, the time observed in Java. Indonesia spans several time zones, so specifying the city matters: the clock in Semarang is not necessarily the same as the clock elsewhere in the country.
Semarang does not use seasonal daylight-saving clock changes. Its offset remains stable, but a time difference with another country can vary when that country adjusts its clocks. For an international appointment, the live city time is safer than a conversion remembered from an earlier month.
A useful time check includes: the current hour and date in Semarang; the named Indonesian time zone; the other location’s present clock setting; whether the planned event crosses midnight anywhere. Indonesia has more than one time zone, so “Indonesian time” is a starting point, not an appointment.
Sunrise, sunset, and the tropical day
Semarang is relatively close to the equator, so its daylight duration varies less dramatically through the year than it does in cities far to the north or south. Sunrise and sunset still move, however, and the exact daily values remain worthwhile when planning around natural light.
The period shortly after sunrise may suit an early walk or departure before the stronger heat of the day. Sunset can help define the final practical window for sightseeing, road travel, or photography. Dawn precedes the published sunrise, while twilight continues after the sun has crossed below the horizon.
Street-level light depends on more than astronomy. Buildings, terrain, cloud, and the direction of your view influence when direct sunlight appears or disappears. The displayed solar times describe Semarang as a location; they cannot account for every individual viewpoint.
Using Semarang’s weather information
Semarang has a tropical setting where warmth, humidity, cloud, and rain can all shape daily comfort. The current reading tells you what is happening now, while an hourly forecast is better for judging conditions during a later journey or activity.
Before setting out, consider: the temperature and apparent temperature; humidity and ventilation; the expected timing of rain; wind and visibility; how much daylight remains. A rain symbol for part of the day does not necessarily describe every hour, and a dry observation does not guarantee a dry afternoon. Match the forecast period to the hours you will actually be outside. For longer plans, checking again near departure reduces the chance of relying on an older forecast.
Local conditions may vary across the urban area, especially when showers are uneven. Use the forecast as informed guidance and pay attention to the sky and immediate surroundings as well.
Questions and answers
- Where is Semarang?
- Semarang is in Central Java, Indonesia, on the northern side of the island of Java.
- Which time does Semarang use?
- Semarang uses Western Indonesian Time, commonly associated with Java and western parts of Indonesia.
- Does Semarang change clocks seasonally?
- No. Semarang does not observe a seasonal daylight-saving time change.