Which forex sessions are open right now in Indonesia?
The live converter below shows this week's sessions in WIB by default. Switch to WITA for Bali or WIT for Papua; daylight saving in London, New York and Sydney is applied automatically.
What are the forex market hours in Jakarta time (WIB)?
In WIB, Sydney runs through the early morning, Tokyo covers the working day, London opens mid-afternoon and New York runs from the evening into the early hours. The London and New York overlap is 20:00 to midnight in winter.
| Session | WIB, Nov–Mar | WIB, Apr–Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 03:00–12:00 | 04:00–13:00 |
| Tokyo | 07:00–16:00 | 07:00–16:00 |
| London | 15:00–24:00 | 14:00–23:00 |
| New York | 20:00–05:00 | 19:00–04:00 |
| London–New York overlap | 20:00–24:00 | 19:00–23:00 |
For WITA add one hour to every time; for WIT add two. Session hours are conventions and brokers may quote them slightly differently.
How do WIB, WITA and WIT compare for traders?
WIB gives the earliest night: the overlap ends at midnight in winter. Bali's WITA pushes everything an hour later, and WIT in Papua means New York doesn't open until 22:00.
| Winter (Nov–Mar) | WIB | WITA | WIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week opens (Monday) | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 |
| London open | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
| New York open | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 |
| NFP, CPI | 20:30 | 21:30 | 22:30 |
| London close (overlap ends) | 24:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 |
| FOMC statement | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 |
Bali has the same clock as Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines, so our Malaysia and Philippines guides apply there too. For gold, the XAUUSD hours guide for Southeast Asia lists every event in WIB and WITA.
Ringkasan dalam Bahasa Indonesia
Jam pasar forex dalam WIB, November sampai Maret: sesi London buka pukul 15:00, New York pukul 20:00, NFP dan CPI pukul 20:30, dan FOMC pukul 02:00. April sampai Oktober semuanya satu jam lebih awal.
Untuk WITA (Bali, Makassar) tambahkan satu jam, dan untuk WIT (Papua) tambahkan dua jam. Indonesia tidak memakai waktu musim panas, jadi jam ini hanya bergeser ketika Inggris dan Amerika Serikat mengubah jam mereka.
When do the times change in 2026–27?
On 2 November 2026 New York moves to 20:00 WIB, and on 15 March 2027 back to 19:00 WIB. London moves on 26 October 2026 and 29 March 2027. Between those dates there are short weeks when only one has changed.
| Period (WIB) | London open | New York open | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26–30 Oct 2026 | 15:00 | 19:00 | 19:00–24:00 |
| 2 Nov 2026 – 12 Mar 2027 | 15:00 | 20:00 | 20:00–24:00 |
| 15–26 Mar 2027 | 15:00 | 19:00 | 19:00–24:00 |
| 29 Mar – 29 Oct 2027 | 14:00 | 19:00 | 19:00–23:00 |
The detail on this autumn's US change is in US clocks go back on 1 November; Vietnam is on the same clock as Jakarta, so every time there applies to WIB.
How do IDX trading hours fit around forex?
The Indonesia Stock Exchange trades on weekday mornings and afternoons in WIB, with a midday break that is longer on Fridays, and closes before London opens. Investors who hold Indonesian stocks and trade forex can do both in one day.
Check the current session times and holiday closures on the IDX website each year, since the exchange adjusts its schedule and holidays move with the calendar.
Bali or Vietnam for a trading trip?
Both work. Bali (WITA) runs an hour later, so the overlap ends at 01:00 in winter; Da Nang runs on Jakarta's clock, so it ends at midnight, and Vietnam is usually cheaper for a long stay.
We compare the two, plus Chiang Mai, Kuala Lumpur and Dubai, in the best places in Asia to trade London and New York. For the Vietnam side, start with Da Nang for traders, and our sister site's Vietnam vs Thailand comparison helps if you're weighing up Southeast Asia more widely.
FAQ
What time does the forex market open in Indonesia?
The forex week opens on Monday at 05:00 WIB from November to March and 04:00 WIB from April to October. In Bali (WITA) add one hour, and in Papua (WIT) add two.
What time does the London session open in Jakarta?
15:00 WIB from late October to late March and 14:00 WIB from late March to late October. In Bali it's 16:00 or 15:00 WITA.
What time does New York open in Indonesia?
20:00 WIB from early November to mid-March and 19:00 WIB for the rest of the year. In Bali that's 21:00 or 20:00 WITA, and in Papua 22:00 or 21:00 WIT.
What time is NFP in Indonesia?
20:30 WIB in winter and 19:30 WIB in summer, which is 21:30 or 20:30 in Bali (WITA). CPI lands at the same time, and the FOMC statement comes at 02:00 WIB in winter and 01:00 in summer.
Which time zone is Bali in for forex trading?
Bali is on WITA, UTC+8, the same as Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. London opens at 16:00 and New York at 21:00 in Bali from November to March.
Does Indonesia have daylight saving time?
No. WIB (UTC+7), WITA (UTC+8) and WIT (UTC+9) stay the same all year. Forex session times move only when the UK, US or Australia change their clocks.
The bottom line
In WIB, London is 15:00 and New York 20:00 all winter, with NFP at 20:30 and FOMC at 02:00; add one hour for Bali and two for Papua, and take one hour off everything from late March. Bookmark the converter and you'll never have to do the maths.
Session times are conventions and brokers may differ. Nothing here is financial advice.