Local Time in Pekanbaru, Indonesia
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- IANA Zone
- Asia/Jakarta
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- Asia
Latest news in Pekanbaru
- Air quality improves in Pekanbaru despite four hotspots, BNPB saysANTARA News · 3d ago
- Fire haze threatens health of millions in Indonesia, ministry warnsArab News · 9d ago
- Millions in Indonesia suffer respiratory illnesses as haze spreads nationwideThe Straits Times · 9d ago
- Muslim mob halts church roof repairs in Indonesiawww.christiandaily.com · 178d ago
- Garuda Indonesia B737 lands with severe radome damage unnoticed inflightAeroTime · 180d ago
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Local Vibe
Pekanbaru is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic centre on the eastern side of Sumatra Island with its name derived from the Malay (Indonesian) word for 'new market' . It has an area of 639.00 km2 (246.72 sq mi), with a population of 897,767 at the 2010 Census, and 983,356 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid 2025 was 1,192,990, and was projected to be 1,228,298 as at mid 2026. It is located on the banks of the Siak River, which flows into the Strait of Malacca, Pekanbaru has direct access to the busy strait and has long been known as a trading port.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Pekanbaru right now?
- The current time in Pekanbaru, Indonesia is 07:41:41 PM (GMT+7), which is UTC+7.
- What time zone is Pekanbaru in?
- Pekanbaru uses the Asia/Jakarta time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+7, UTC+7.
- Does Pekanbaru observe daylight saving time?
- No. Pekanbaru does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+7 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Pekanbaru?
- Pekanbaru is currently UTC+7 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).