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Indonesia

Every guide we have written for Indonesia: the places worth the trip, when to go and what to know before you land.

  • 3 guides
  • 30 places worth the trip
Before you go

Indonesia at a glance

Best time to go Apr–Oct
Language Indonesian
Currency Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
Plugs and voltage Type C and F · 230 V
Time zone UTC+7 to UTC+9 (Bali is UTC+8)
Drives on the Left
Pocket phrases HelloHalo / Selamat pagi Thank youTerima kasih

The guides

Places worth the trip.

Month by month

When to go to Indonesia

Typical daytime highs and rainfall in Bali (Denpasar) — long-term averages, rounded, to plan around.

  1. Jan 30° Very wet
  2. Feb 30° Very wet
  3. Mar 31° Very wet Good
  4. Apr 31° Some rain Best
  5. May 30° Some rain Best
  6. Jun 30° Dry Best
  7. Jul 29° Dry Best
  8. Aug 29° Dry Best
  9. Sep 30° Dry Best
  10. Oct 31° Some rain Best
  11. Nov 31° Wet Good
  12. Dec 30° Very wet

Best months Shoulder season More drops, more rain This month

On the chart

Where our Indonesia guides go

Chart of our guides in Indonesia Read: Top 10 Must-Visit Places in Jakarta Jakarta Read: Top 10 Must-Visit Places in Bali Ubud Read: Top 10 Must-Visit Places in Yogyakarta Yogyakarta
Good to know

Questions about Indonesia

When is the best time to visit Indonesia?

We suggest Apr–Oct. The months either side (Mar, Nov) are good shoulder-season alternatives, often with fewer crowds.

What currency is used in Indonesia?

Indonesian rupiah (IDR).

What language is spoken in Indonesia?

Indonesian.

What plugs and voltage does Indonesia use?

Type C and F · 230 V. Pack a universal adapter if your plugs differ.

What time zone is Indonesia in?

UTC+7 to UTC+9 (Bali is UTC+8).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Indonesia?

On the left.

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