Overtime and Break Laws in Indonesia (2026)
Manpower Law No. 13/2003 as amended by Law No. 6/2023 (Job Creation); Government Regulation (PP) No. 35/2021 · Reviewed 2026-10 · Private-sector employees
Overtime
First overtime hour at 1.5x the hourly wage, each later hour at 2x. Hourly wage = 1/173 of monthly wage. Rows show the 5-day week (8 hours a day, 40 a week).
Breaks and lunch
At least 30 minutes of rest after 4 consecutive hours of work, not counted as working time.
Overtime in Indonesia
- 1.5x pay for hours past 8 in a day.
- 2x pay for hours past 9 in a day.
- 1.5x pay for hours past 40 in a week.
- Working time: 7 hours a day and 40 a week on a 6-day week, or 8 a day and 40 a week on a 5-day week. On a 6-day week overtime starts after 7 hours.
- Rest day or public holiday work, 6-day week: hours 1 to 7 at 2x, hour 8 at 3x, hours 9 to 11 at 4x (shortest day: 1 to 5 at 2x, 6th 3x, 7 to 9 4x). 5-day week: hours 1 to 8 at 2x, hour 9 at 3x, hours 10 to 12 at 4x.
- Overtime max 4 hours a day and 18 a week (excluding rest day and holiday work); needs a written or digital order and consent.
- 4+ hours of overtime: employer must provide food and drink of at least 1,400 kcal (not replaceable by cash).
- Excluded: certain job grades with thinker, planner or controller roles whose hours cannot be limited and who are paid more, if the contract or company rules say so.
- If base plus fixed allowances are under 75% of total pay, overtime is based on 75% of total pay; never below the regional minimum wage.
Averaging over a pay period: Not allowed generally; certain sectors may have Minister-set working time.
What two weeks of work come to
Worked out by the rule above (1.5x after 40h in a week, 1.5x after 8h in a day, 2x after 9h in a day). Hours.
| Two weeks of | Regular | Overtime (1.5x) | At 2x |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days of 8 hours, two weeks (80h) | 80 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 days of 10 hours, two weeks (100h) | 80 | 10 | 10 |
| 6 days of 9 hours, two weeks (108h) | 80 | 28 | 0 |
| 50 hours, then 30 hours (80h) | 70 | 5 | 5 |
Breaks and lunch in Indonesia
- Meal break: 1 × 30 minutes, unpaid, for shifts of 4 hours or more.
| Shift | Rest breaks | Meal break |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | None | 1 × 30 min, unpaid |
| 6 hours | None | 1 × 30 min, unpaid |
| 8 hours | None | 1 × 30 min, unpaid |
| 10 hours | None | 1 × 30 min, unpaid |
| 12 hours | None | 1 × 30 min, unpaid |
- Weekly rest: 1 day for a 6-day week, 2 days for a 5-day week (PP 35/2021 Art. 22).
Pay by Indonesia rules in Kloqk
Kloqk is a free time clock. In Settings, open Payroll, press Rules by country and pick Indonesia: the overtime and break rules above fill in, and every timesheet, report and payroll export follows them. Change any number to match your own contract.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the overtime rule in Indonesia?
First overtime hour at 1.5x the hourly wage, each later hour at 2x. Hourly wage = 1/173 of monthly wage. Rows show the 5-day week (8 hours a day, 40 a week).
Can overtime be averaged over two weeks or a pay period in Indonesia?
Not allowed generally; certain sectors may have Minister-set working time.
What breaks are required in Indonesia?
At least 30 minutes of rest after 4 consecutive hours of work, not counted as working time.