Indonesian · Numbers & Time
sekarang
Now
Beginneradverb
Definition
At the present moment.
Example
Jam berapa sekarang?
What time is it now?
Etymology
'Sekarang' means 'now' and originates from Old Malay 'sekarang', which has evolved to indicate the current time within Indonesian and Malay speaking communities.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sekarang' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms across Indonesia in various contexts including conversations, news, and formal writing, without significant regional variations.