
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Semarang, 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 Semarang — 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
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Semarang | |
| District / County | Kota Semarang | |
| State | Central Java | |
| Country | Indonesia | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,653,524 | |
| Area | 373.78 km² (144.32 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Central Java | #1 of 83 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Indonesian Rupiah | |
| Code ISO-4217 | IDR | |
| Symbol | Rp | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +62 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 001, 007, 008, 009 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .id | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 18 | |
| In Feet | 59 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -6.99 | |
| Longitude | 110.42 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.993° S 110.421° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 59' 35" S 110° 25' 15" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 59.58' S 110° 25.25' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Tebedu, Malaysia (892 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 | 🔥 05:46 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:40 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 54m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 50100–50200 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Jakarta | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1547-05-12 |
Semarang is a city situated in Central Java, Indonesia, within Asia. It falls under Kota Semarang, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Semarang as a State / Province Capital. 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
The latitude and longitude of Semarang pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 18 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Semarang on the map
Semarang 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
Payments and pricing in Semarang 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. › Semarang exchange rates
To ring a number in Semarang 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 Semarang and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Semarang ranks #1 of 83 cities in Central Java. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Central Java market. › Cities near Semarang
Semarang has a recorded population of approximately 1,653,524 people. That places it #1 of 83 cities with population data in Central Java. Browse more cities in Central Java for comparison.
Semarang spans approximately 373.78 square kilometers (144.32 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Semarang sits within Kota Semarang, is part of Central Java in Indonesia. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Semarang keeps UTC +07:00 to +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:46 AM and sets around 05:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Semarang price in Indonesian rupiah (IDR), written with the symbol Rp. Check live rates on our Semarang currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Semarang lands you closest to Tebedu, Malaysia, about 892 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Semarang sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.