Current Date And Time In Balikpapan, Indonesia
Friday, 14 August 2026
07:24:31 WIB
State: East Kalimantan
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 695,287
District: Kota Balikpapan
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Balikpapan, a city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Balikpapan — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Balikpapan | |
| District / County | Kota Balikpapan | |
| State | East Kalimantan | |
| Country | Indonesia | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 695,287 | |
| Area | 527.00 km² (203.48 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in East Kalimantan | #2 of 4 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 | 67 | |
| In Feet | 220 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -1.27 | |
| Longitude | 116.83 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.268° S 116.829° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 16' 3" S 116° 49' 44" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 16.05' S 116° 49.73' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to East Kalimantan Capital | 93 km North-Northeast of Samarinda | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Lidung Jelo, Malaysia (491 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 | 🔥 05:14 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:20 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 6m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Makassar | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1897-02-10 |
Balikpapan is a city situated in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, within Asia. It falls under Kota Balikpapan, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Balikpapan 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 East Kalimantan
The latitude and longitude of Balikpapan pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 67 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Balikpapan on the map
Balikpapan 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 Balikpapan 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. › Balikpapan exchange rates
To ring a number in Balikpapan 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 Balikpapan and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Balikpapan ranks #2 of 4 cities in East Kalimantan. It lies about 93 km North-Northeast of Samarinda, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the East Kalimantan market. › Cities near Balikpapan
Balikpapan has a recorded population of approximately 695,287 people. That places it #2 of 4 cities with population data in East Kalimantan. Browse more cities in East Kalimantan for comparison.
Balikpapan spans approximately 527.00 square kilometers (203.48 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Balikpapan sits within Kota Balikpapan, is part of East Kalimantan in Indonesia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Balikpapan keeps UTC +07:00 to +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:14 AM and sets around 05:20 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Balikpapan price in Indonesian rupiah (IDR), written with the symbol Rp. Check live rates on our Balikpapan currency page.
Balikpapan is about 93 km North-Northeast of Samarinda, the capital of East Kalimantan. See cities near Balikpapan for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Balikpapan lands you closest to Lidung Jelo, Malaysia, about 491 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Balikpapan sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
