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Current Date And Time In Samarinda, Indonesia

Friday, 14 August 2026
18:37:35 WIB
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 831,460
District: Kota Samarinda

🌎 Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Samarinda, 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 Samarinda — 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

Samarinda, East Kalimantan Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSamarinda
District / CountyKota Samarinda
StateEast Kalimantan
CountryIndonesia
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population831,460
Area783.00 km² (302.32 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeState / Province Capital
Population Rank in East Kalimantan#1 of 4 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 Meter24
In Feet79
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-0.49
Longitude117.15
Decimal Degrees (DD)0.492° S 117.146° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)0° 29' 30" S 117° 8' 45" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)0° 29.5' S 117° 8.75' E
Location Context
Nearest City in Another CountryLidung Jelo, Malaysia (437 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🔥 05:12 AM
Sunset🌅 05:20 PM
Day Length12h 8m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Makassar
Founded / Incorporated1668-01-21

Samarinda – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Samarinda, East Kalimantan

Samarinda is a city situated in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, within Asia. It falls under Kota Samarinda, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Samarinda 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 East Kalimantan

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Samarinda

The latitude and longitude of Samarinda pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 24 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Samarinda on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Samarinda

Samarinda 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 Samarinda

Payments and pricing in Samarinda 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. › Samarinda exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Samarinda

To ring a number in Samarinda 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 Samarinda and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Samarinda's Standing Within East Kalimantan

By recorded population, Samarinda ranks #1 of 4 cities in East Kalimantan. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the East Kalimantan market. › Cities near Samarinda

📊 How This Samarinda Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Samarinda 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 Samarinda to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the East Kalimantan market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Samarinda. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Samarinda

👥 What is the population of Samarinda?

Samarinda has a recorded population of approximately 831,460 people. That places it #1 of 4 cities with population data in East Kalimantan. Browse more cities in East Kalimantan for comparison.

📐 How large is Samarinda in square kilometers?

Samarinda spans approximately 783.00 square kilometers (302.32 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Samarinda in?

Samarinda sits within Kota Samarinda, is part of East Kalimantan in Indonesia. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.

🕐 What time zone is Samarinda in?

Samarinda keeps UTC +07:00 to +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:12 AM and sets around 05:20 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Samarinda?

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

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Samarinda lands you closest to Lidung Jelo, Malaysia, about 437 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Samarinda sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.