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Current Date And Time In Purwokerto, Indonesia

Thursday, 13 August 2026
05:23:51 WIB
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 230,235
District: Kabupaten Banyumas

🌎 Purwokerto, Central Java, Indonesia – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Purwokerto, a city in Central Java, Indonesia in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Purwokerto — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Purwokerto, Central Java Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePurwokerto
District / CountyKabupaten Banyumas
StateCentral Java
CountryIndonesia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population230,235
Area38.58 km² (14.90 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Central Java#7 of 83 cities with population data
Currency
NameIndonesian Rupiah
Code ISO-4217IDR
SymbolRp
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+62
International Exit Prefix001, 007, 008, 009
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.id
Elevation
In Meter81
In Feet266
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-7.42
Longitude109.23
Decimal Degrees (DD)7.421° S 109.234° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)7° 25' 17" S 109° 14' 4" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)7° 25.28' S 109° 14.07' E
Location Context
Distance to Central Java Capital139 km East-Northeast of Semarang
Nearest City in Another CountryTebedu, Malaysia (948 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+07:00 to +09:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:51 AM
Sunset🌅 05:44 PM
Day Length11h 53m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Jakarta
Founded / Incorporated1982-12-02

Purwokerto – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Purwokerto, Central Java

Purwokerto is a city situated in Central Java, Indonesia, within Asia. It falls under Kabupaten Banyumas, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Purwokerto as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Central Java

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Purwokerto

The latitude and longitude of Purwokerto pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 81 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Purwokerto on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Purwokerto

Purwokerto runs on UTC +07:00 to +09:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Purwokerto

Payments and pricing in Purwokerto run on Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), shown with the symbol Rp. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Purwokerto exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Purwokerto

To ring a number in Purwokerto from outside Indonesia, dial +62 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Purwokerto and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Purwokerto's Standing Within Central Java

By recorded population, Purwokerto ranks #7 of 83 cities in Central Java. It lies about 139 km East-Northeast of Semarang, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Central Java market. › Cities near Purwokerto

📊 How This Purwokerto Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Purwokerto into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Purwokerto to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Central Java market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Purwokerto. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Purwokerto

👥 What is the population of Purwokerto?

Purwokerto has a recorded population of approximately 230,235 people. That places it #7 of 83 cities with population data in Central Java. Browse more cities in Central Java for comparison.

📐 How large is Purwokerto in square kilometers?

Purwokerto spans approximately 38.58 square kilometers (14.90 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Purwokerto in?

Purwokerto sits within Kabupaten Banyumas, is part of Central Java in Indonesia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Purwokerto in?

Purwokerto keeps UTC +07:00 to +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:51 AM and sets around 05:44 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Purwokerto?

Businesses and shops in Purwokerto price in Indonesian rupiah (IDR), written with the symbol Rp. Check live rates on our Purwokerto currency page.

📍 How far is Purwokerto from the state capital?

Purwokerto is about 139 km East-Northeast of Semarang, the capital of Central Java. See cities near Purwokerto for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Purwokerto lands you closest to Tebedu, Malaysia, about 948 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Purwokerto sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.