Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Nuuk, it's that in Jakarta.
When it's 8:00 am in Nuuk, it's 4:00 pm in Jakarta — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Nuuk, it's 6:00 pm in Jakarta — evening there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Nuuk, it's 8:00 pm in Jakarta — evening there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Nuuk, it's 11:00 pm in Jakarta — night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Nuuk, it's 1:00 am in Jakarta — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Nuuk, it's 5:00 am in Jakarta — morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Nuuk uses the DKK (kr.) and Jakarta uses the IDR (Rp). Language shifts too — Greenlandic in Nuuk, Indonesian in Jakarta. Be careful behind the wheel: Nuuk drives on the right, Jakarta on the left.
- Country
- Greenland
- Capital
- Nuuk
- Currency
- krone (DKK · kr.)
- Language
- Greenlandic
- Calling code
- +299
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Indonesia
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR · Rp)
- Language
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Nuuk and Jakarta?
Nuuk is 8 hours ahead of Jakarta. Nuuk runs on GMT-1 and Jakarta on GMT+7. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Nuuk, what time is it in Jakarta?
10:00 am in Nuuk is 6:00 pm in Jakarta on the same day — evening there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Nuuk, what time is it in Jakarta?
3:00 pm in Nuuk is 11:00 pm in Jakarta on the same day — night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Nuuk from Jakarta?
About 13,346 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 16h 12m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Nuuk and Jakarta use?
Nuuk uses the krone (DKK, kr.); Jakarta uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR, Rp). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Nuuk from Jakarta?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +299, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Nuuk and Jakarta?
Nuuk primarily speaks Greenlandic; Jakarta speaks Indonesian. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Nuuk and Jakarta drive on the same side of the road?
No. Greenland drives on the right, Indonesia on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.