Indonesia facts
| Capital | Jakarta |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, South-Eastern Asia |
| Area | 1,904,569 km² · 735,358 sq mi · 470,628,523 acres |
| Language | Indonesian |
| Demonym | Indonesian |
| Currency | Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta · UTC+7 · 2:34 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +62 |
| Internet domain | .id |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | -6.2146, 106.8451 |
Time difference
Jakarta is on UTC+7 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 1:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 10:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 6:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 5:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Indonesia is about 20.3% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Indonesia is about 7.8 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Jakarta to Washington, D.C.: about 16,360 km (10,166 mi) as the crow flies.
- Jakarta to London: about 11,718 km (7,282 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Indonesia shares land borders with 3 countries: Timor-Leste, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Indonesia?
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.
How big is Indonesia?
Indonesia covers about 1,904,569 km² (735,358 sq mi), ranking 14 of 196 countries by area. It is about 20.3% of the size of the United States. It is about 7.8 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Indonesia in?
Jakarta uses UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) today. When it is noon in Jakarta, it is 1:00 a.m. in New York and 6:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Indonesia use?
Indonesia uses the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
What is the country code for Indonesia?
The international calling code is +62. From the United States dial 011 62 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 62.
What language is spoken in Indonesia?
Official or national language: Indonesian.