Current Date And Time In Tarakan, Indonesia
Friday, 14 August 2026
01:26:34 WIB
State: North Kalimantan
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 249,960
District: Kabupaten Tarakan
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Tarakan, a city in North Kalimantan, Indonesia in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Tarakan — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Tarakan | |
| District / County | Kabupaten Tarakan | |
| State | North Kalimantan | |
| Country | Indonesia | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 249,960 | |
| Area | 250.80 km² (96.83 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in North Kalimantan | #1 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 | 29 | |
| In Feet | 95 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 3.31 | |
| Longitude | 117.59 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 3.313° N 117.592° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 18' 48" N 117° 35' 29" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 18.8' N 117° 35.49' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Kalimantan Capital | 59 km South-Southwest of Tanjung Selor | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Wallace Bay, Malaysia (105 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 | 🔥 05:06 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:22 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 15m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Makassar | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1997-12-15 |
Tarakan is a city situated in North Kalimantan, Indonesia, within Asia. It falls under Kabupaten Tarakan, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Tarakan as a Populated Place. 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 North Kalimantan
The latitude and longitude of Tarakan pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 29 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Tarakan on the map
Tarakan 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 Tarakan 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. › Tarakan exchange rates
To ring a number in Tarakan 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 Tarakan and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Tarakan ranks #1 of 4 cities in North Kalimantan. It lies about 59 km South-Southwest of Tanjung Selor, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North Kalimantan market. › Cities near Tarakan
Tarakan has a recorded population of approximately 249,960 people. That places it #1 of 4 cities with population data in North Kalimantan. Browse more cities in North Kalimantan for comparison.
Tarakan spans approximately 250.80 square kilometers (96.83 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Tarakan sits within Kabupaten Tarakan, is part of North Kalimantan in Indonesia. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Tarakan keeps UTC +07:00 to +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:06 AM and sets around 05:22 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Tarakan price in Indonesian rupiah (IDR), written with the symbol Rp. Check live rates on our Tarakan currency page.
Tarakan is about 59 km South-Southwest of Tanjung Selor, the capital of North Kalimantan. See cities near Tarakan for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Tarakan lands you closest to Wallace Bay, Malaysia, about 105 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Tarakan sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
